The George Johnstone Centre in Tranent, East Lothian, has been named as a finalist in the 2014 UK Civic Trust Awards.

The Civic Trust Awards recognises the very best in architecture, design, planning, landscape and public art, and awards are given to projects that can demonstrate high quality architecture or design, have demonstrated sustainability, are accessible to all users and have made a positive cultural, social or economic contribution to the local community.

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The Centre, which was designed by the Council's Property Projects team, acts as a central hub for a number of council services, including housing and tenancy advice, council tax and rent payments and general enquiries; as well as a library with capacity to hold a larger range of books plus additional dedicated areas for children and teenagers, meeting, event and activity spaces.

Councillor Tim Day, Cabinet Spokesperson for Community Wellbeing, said: "This is a tremendous achievement and honour for East Lothian. The Centre was designed and purpose built to accommodate the diverse needs of both council services and requirements for the local community.

"In addition to offices it also provides meeting and event space for local groups to use, a library and a focal point for the town."

The winner of the awards will be announced at a ceremony on Friday 7 March at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

(JP/IT)