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East Lothian councillors approved six million pounds for the next phase of the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme, aiming to safeguard 3,500 homes along the River Esk. Despite the projects cost ballooning to 103 million pounds, Scottish Government guidelines cap funding eligibility at 35.6 million pounds. The scheme is currently under public inquiry, with over 500 objections. Councillors, feeling the pressure from locals, voted unanimously to proceed with the detailed design stage, despite costs exceeding the funding cap. The project aims to keep Musselburgh dry amid potential flood risks.

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