Award – Pencaitland and District Community Council

East Lothian Council bags four stars for website

East Lothian Council’s website has been rated as ‘four star’ in an independent survey of 433 local authority web services.

The website was among thirty-seven to achieve the top four star rating with 140 receiving three star status.

East Lothian Council bags a top 4 stars for its website. Do you agree? Tell ELC what you think. — East Lothian Council bags a top 4 stars for its website. Do you agree? **Tell ELC** what you think.

The survey, called Better connected 2013, was organised by Socitm Insight – a membership association for all ICT professionals working in Local Authorities and the Public Sector. It identifies good practice in the development of local authority websites based on extensive evidence-based research.

A reviewer comment on the East Lothian Council website said: “Overall, a very good site, which provided answers to our questions. The search seems pretty good and well organised. I am impressed by how easily I found things and the simplicity of the layout.”

This is the 15th annual survey of all 433 local authority websites and a team of reviewers carried out a structured survey with 224 questions for local authority websites, followed by four shorter surveys on specific topics.

Q. Do you use the East Lothian Council website? Good or bad the Council wants to know what you think and you can take part in a short survey to help improve it for the future. Alternatively, just leave a comment below.

Pencaitland Youth Football Club scores award

Pencaitland Youth FC has successfully been awarded the Scottish Football Association ‘Development’ Quality Mark Award.

The award is recognition from the SFA of the good practice that has been demonstrated within the Club through the promotion of safe play as well as player and volunteer development.

Pictured: Ian Archer (Chair) and Alastair Dutton (Child Protection Officer) at Easter Road to accept the award from SFA President Campbell Ogilvie.

The club is always on the look out for new kids to join or any adult helpers that are interested in getting involved with children’s football. Where appropriate the club is able to support coaches through the relevant SYFA coaching courses. After Easter 2013 Pencaitland Youth Football Club will be opening to P1 girls and boys. To register your child or to find our more please email Alastair.Dutton@gmail.com.

Pencaitland Football Club was established in 1993 and include Ormiston and surrounding areas. The club currently have over 90 girls and boys registered from P2 to P6, taking part in weekly coaching sessions and regional leagues. More details can be found on the PYFC website.