A £600,000 FUNDING pot will be used to support businesses and boost the economy as East Lothian recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. The money, from East Lothian Council, also aims to be a shot in the arm for the county’s tourism and hospitality sectors and its town centres. Michaela Sullivan, the council’s head of service development, welcomed the funding, saying: “It’s an important part of our essential, ongoing work to support businesses as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. “This support funding has been designed to meet the needs of existing industry, pave the way for new job creation and to ensure our workforce is ready with the right skills.