Roads across East Lothian are set to benefit from a £37.5 million investment over five years.

East Lothian Council announced its capital spending plans, which included the boost for local roads.

The £300m programme will also see investment in local facilities and infrastructure.

It is funded by a combination of government grants, capital receipts, developer contributions and borrowing that must be paid for/serviced through the revenue account.

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Depute Council Leader Norman Hampshire said: "This is a significant programme of capital investment in local facilities and infrastructure. Our network of local roads are essential to the local economy and vibrancy of East Lothian. Delivering improvements will benefit all those who rely on them, including motorists but also public transport operators and cyclists."

Projects to benefit from the funding include the extension of Port Seton Community Centre, refurbishment of Haddington Corn Exchange and construction of the new Whitecraig Community Centre, which is already underway.

Funds are also earmarked for coastal/flood protection schemes in the county.

(CM/JG)