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Marie Sharp

East Lothian Council staffing crisis improves, but some services still struggling

A staffing crisis across East Lothian Council in the wake of the Covid pandemic has improved but some services still face challenges, bosses have said.

Competition from neighbouring local authorities and private companies has taken its toll on recruitment attempts in the county, Morag Feruson, head of corporate services said.

Speaking at a meeting of the council's audit and governance committee Ms Ferguson said a special working group had been established to look at recruitment and retaining staff.

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