Residents in East Lothian are being invited to submit their views on a draft local transport strategy for the region.

After gaining council approval earlier this week, the plan will shortly be available for public consultation to gather opinions from motorists and local residents.

Depute Council Leader, Cllr Norman Hampshire, said: "The Council has identified five core policies which combine to form the strategy which includes network maintenance, encouraging sustainable travel, active travel and healthy lifestyles, accommodating growth and supporting the economy, and road safety.

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"As the county continues to grow with a number of new housing developments built or planned it's important to ensure travel options are reviewed to take into account varied needs."

The public consultation will include a series of community-based local workshops and an on-line questionnaire. It's intended that a consultation report and final draft will then be submitted to the May 2018 full council meeting for approval.

(LM/MH)