East Lothian

American

[loh-thee-uhn] / ˈloʊ ði ən /

noun

a historic county in southeastern Scotland.

East Lothian British

noun

a council area and historical county of E central Scotland, on the Firth of Forth and the North Sea: part of Lothian region from 1975 to 1996: chiefly agricultural. Administrative centre: Haddington. Pop: 91 090 (2003 est). Area: 678 sq km (262 sq miles)

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But East Lothian Council's decision to install parking meters has been met with an "unprecedented" level of hostility.

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In total, East Lothian Council said 30 of the 40 meters installed had been defaced, with the bill for repairs currently running to £38,000.

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Some residents claim East Lothian Council ignored a petition with 7,000 signatures on a "technicality," while an initial consultation attracted hundreds of objections.

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East Lothian Council said the delay was not due to the vandalism.

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He criticised East Lothian Council for its lack of engagement with the community.

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