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Air quality testing continues at crucial sites in West Lothian
Despite improvements in the last ten years, air quality testing continues at crucial sites in West Lothian.
While the sinister looking equipment remains in place it’s unwelcome in one...
Xcite leisure centre named Scotland’s Public Club/Centre of the Year
For the second year running, Linlithgow’s Xcite leisure centre has been named Scotland’s Public Club/Centre of the Year.
The team received their award at the prestigious Ukactive Awards...
Councillors question move to charge for replacement bins
Councillors in West Lothian have questioned the move to charge for replacement bins.
Charging households for replacement bins began in July after it was accepted as part...
Labour administration issues robust defence of West Lothian Council
In the face of Holyrood’s consultation on scrapping the current structure, West Lothian’s ruling Labour administration has issued a robust defence of the council.
Branding the...
Footpath linking Stoneyburn and East Whitburn could become reality
Villagers in Stoneyburn and East Whitburn have been fighting to complete a footpath linking two villages for the last two years.
And now it could soon become a reality.
Now...
West Lothian Anti-Poverty Service praised for “relentless work”
West Lothian’s Anti-Poverty Service has raised almost £2.5m for householders in the Broxburn area.
Local Councillor and opposition SNP group leader Councillor Janet Campbell said staff worked:...
West Lothian Council to work with police to curb menace of off-road bikes
The council has agreed to play its part in trying to curb the growing menace of e-bikes and off-road bikes in West Lothian towns...
West Lothian Council’s decision to stop broadcasting meetings questioned
The council’s decision to stop broadcasting meetings has been questioned by West Lothian’s opposition SNP group.
The group questioned the plug being pulled twice during this month’s meeting...
West Lothian snack bar refused permission despite no complaints
Despite nobody having complained in three years about the business, a snack bar operator has been ordered to shut up shop for breaking planning rules.
Now Nettie Anderson faces...
Councillors reject proposals to reintroduce phone booths in West Lothian towns
Calls to reintroduce phone booths on the streets of two West Lothian towns have been rejected.
The updated designs also carry defibrillators, councillors criticised what...
West Lothian solar farm decision delayed for second time
A decision on plans for a third solar farm near Kirknewton has been delayed for a second time.
The full council had expected to debate the proposal...
Plans to discuss proposed changes to local government
West Lothian councillors were told this week that senior finance officers will meet with colleagues from across Scotland to discuss proposed changes to local...
Councillor calls for roll out of safe consumption rooms to West Lothian
A Lib Dem councillor has called for the roll out of safe consumption rooms to West Lothian in the wake of growing drug deaths.
Linlithgow’s Sally Pattle called on Holyrood to fully fund addiction...
Pride in Place Board wants to hear from West Lothian residents
Pride in Place Board wants to hear from West Lothian residents who believe they can shape a brighter future in three communities.
Applications are now...
Substantial rise in West Lothian drug related deaths in 2025
West Lothian mirrored the national trends with a substantial rise in drug related deaths in 2025.
Nationally the death toll rose by 11% last year to 1,133.
Recently published National...
Deja vu for older residents of West Lothian
Until 1996 West Lothian was part of a much larger Lothian and Borders Regional Council- which was based far away in Edinburgh.
It had responsibility for the...
Plans for overhaul of local authorities slated in West Lothian’s council chambers
First Minister John Swinney’s announcement that 32 councils could be replaced by just six new regional authorities came on Monday night, just before a meeting of...
Scottish Government branded deplorable over St Kentigern’s Academy funding
Despite boasting it would do so in its election manifesto, the Scottish Government has been branded “deplorable” in its refusal to pay towards the delivery of the...
Bulk of poverty service customers live in Bathgate
The bulk of West Lothian’s Anti-Poverty Service customers are from households in Bathgate.
More than £4.5m in unclaimed benefit was secured for those struggling to make ends meet in the town,...
Vape shop sign makes street look like a ‘Poundland Las Vagas’
West Lothian’s chair of planning has said that a vape shop in Linlithgow’s ancient High Street made the street look like a “Poundland Las Vegas”
The...
Long-awaited improvement to Bathgate road starts today
A 24-week programme of work started today on a long-awaited improvement to one of Bathgate’s main roads.
The work will be split into packages to...
West Lothian’s Anti-Poverty service strengthening ties to improve lives
West Lothian’s Anti-Poverty service is strengthening ties across and outside local government to improve lives of those living on the fringes of the county.
Villages around Fauldhouse...
West Lothian school addresses use of mobile phones
Students and staff at Whitburn Academy are working together to forge a way ahead on the future of mobile phones in schools.
A presentation by...
More than 100 start-ups launched in West Lothian
Councillors in West Lothian have heard that more than 100 new businesses were helped to launch in the last year.
The council’s Business Gateway team awarded more than...
Much needed affordable social housing flats for Winchburgh
New social housing flats will be built in Winchburgh providing much needed affordable homes in an established part of the village.
West Lothian’s Development Management Committee (DMC) backed plans...
New mental health and welfare fund launched in West Lothian
West Lothian’s Voluntary Sector Gateway has launched a new mental health and welfare fund.
The Holyrood funding first made available during lockdown is aimed at providing grass roots charities ...
Greenfield site in West Lothian to be developed for housing
A seven-acre prime greenfield site in north Livingston just off the Toll Roundabout is to be developed for housing.
The site has long been earmarked for development and housebuilder Cruden has won...
West Lothian’s recycling centres considering 15-minute slots
West Lothian’s recycling centres could soon offer more places to customers, with plans to cut the current half hour visit slots down to 15 minutes.
Scott Anderson,...
Plans rejected for short term let with hostel-style rooms at derelict pub
Plans to convert a derelict pub in a West Lothian village to short term let with hostel-style rooms have been thrown out.
Local councillor for Longridge, Pauline...
Significant increase in pothole repairs in West Lothian
The number of pothole repairs in West Lothian has grown significantly in the months since the council pledged a £2m investment in its February budget.
Councillors heard...
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