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What our bloggers are saying …

  • by peterb
    East Lammermuir’s community-led ‘Local Place Plan’ validated by council planners East Lammermuir Community Council (ELCC) are delighted to announce that their community-led […]
  • by Syndicated News
    THREE vehicles were involved in a crash on East Lothian’s busiest road this afternoon. Read More ​East Lothian Courier | News ​Continue […]
  • by Syndicated News
    Concerns have been raised that a missing gravestone may have been stolen from an historic graveyard. Read More ​East Lothian Courier | […]
  • by Syndicated News
    A HOUSE near Dunbar Railway Station could be torn down to make way for three new homes. Read More ​East Lothian Courier […]
  • by fojmb
    Our AGM has been scheduled for 7pm on Tuesday, 16th July 2024 as an in-person meeting in Dunbar Town House with the option […]
  • by philip
    Would you like to do something practical to support a refugee family locally? Do you have enthusiasm and skills that could be […]

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Why ?

We live in a global world, but one which still revolves around things local

Most publishing models still rely heavily on advertising

Not only is Ourlocality locally-based but its advert-free

More’s the point we don’t use personal information for marketing

Who ?

It could be you

Ourlocality is everyone, and anyone with an East Lothian connection

Individuals, community groups, small businesses, community councils and much much more

In fact anyone with a legitimate connection with the county can claim a site and start publishing within minutes

How ?

We use a popular opensource software platform, based on WordPress, with lots of security built-in

We foster an environment that encourages free thinking, debate and communication

We want local democracy to flourish and provide people a platform for any cause, however small

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