The provision of weather forecasting, bureau and associated services to East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, The City of Edinburgh and Fife Councils (Edinburgh, Lothians, Borders and Fife: ELBF Forum - Collaboration and Shared Services between Councils). The weather forecasting service provides routine meteorological reporting, severe weather alerts, and specialist forecasting to support operational planning and daily action during the Winter period.