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Second access road to West Lothian industrial estate rejected
Plans to develop West Lothian business park in the shadow of one of the county’s most recognisable landmarks have been dealt a blow.
An application...
West Lothian nursery saved from demolition
Armadale’s crumbling Edwardian nursery building has survived the wrecking ball again.
The school, on a prominent site in Academy Street, has seen several attempts to demolish it...
Prominent Linlithgow hotel wins permission for discreet signage
A Linlithgow hotel has won planning permission for discreet signage in the heart of the ancient burgh.
Local councillor, Labour veteran Tom Conn questioned planners’ rejection of signs...
Armadale swimming pool will not be drained before close of public consultation
The plug will not be pulled on Armadale swimming pool during the eight-week consultation on its future, West Lothian council confirmed this week.
Labour’s Susan Manion, a local...
West Lothian Council keeping public better informed on road repairs
Roads officers in West Lothian will look at ways to improve the reporting of their work on pothole repairs across the county.
Councillors agreed a composite motion...
Bridgend landscape plans delayed by illegal occupation
Plans to regenerate former allotments in Bridgend have been delayed by fly-tipping and ongoing police and environmental investigations into illegal activities on the site.
The villagers were...
West Lothian Voluntary Sector awaits answer on plea for extra council funds
West Lothian’s Voluntary Sector Gateway has had no word on increased funding it made a plea for in the run up to this year’s budget.
The Gateway,...
Mental health fund boosted but demand again outstrips money
A fund to help improve mental health and well-being in West Lothian received almost £100,000 extra from Holyrood.
The fund is now in its fifth year and has always...
West Lothian capital budget brings £29m spend next year
West Lothian Council will spend £145m on schools, community facilities, roads, parks and other assets to support the delivery of essential services over the next seven years.
But...
Fly-tippers caught targeting Livingston communal bin stores
Fly-tippers are targeting bin stores in a West Lothian housing estate to dump rubbish.
A councillor told a meeting she had witnessed suspicious activity in Ladywell, Livingston.
The dumpers fled when...
Bathgate Band secures former school building for innovative project
A former West Lothian nursery school will become a community music hub as part of an ambitious community asset transfer.
The building will also become a permanent...
West Lothian village sees influx of dogs, says councillor
A West Lothian village has seen an influx of pet dogs in the last few years, according to a local councillor.
Dog waste bins are...
Vape blaze fears prompt questions
Sunday’s disastrous fire in Glasgow city centre prompted questions on Monday morning about the dangers of vapes in West Lothian businesses.
Almost every community has a shop dedicated...
West Lothian councillors highlight speed fears on town roads
New road safety measures in Bathgate will do nothing to stop speeding drivers, councillors claimed this week.
And they have warned that major road works coming to the town could add to long running problems on...
First Minister brands West Lothian Council’s case for budget saving as “untenable”
The First Minister has doubled down on his criticism of West Lothian’s budget decision on funding cross- boundary private nursery places.
Responding to a letter from West lothian’s Labour...
Pensioners fear growing use of e-scooters in West Lothian
Pensioners in West Lothian are increasingly frightened by the number of children and teenagers using e-scooters and electric bikes on pavements, councillors have heard.
Councillor Carl John,...
No general relaxtion of pub hours for World Cup in West Lothian
West Lothian will not follow its neighbours with a general extension to licensing hours during the World Cup.
Falkirk, Edinburgh and East Lothian have all agreed elements...
Police claim success in tackling offenders in Livingston’s shopping centre
Shoplifting is on the increase in West Lothian, but local police claimed success in tackling offenders in Livingston’s shopping centre.
The police officer behind an operation launched...
Budget for new care home in West Lothian outstripped by rising costs
Plans to build a new residential care home for children in West Lothian have had to be redrawn because of escalating costs.
The council set...
Redraw on planned footpath from Stoneyburn
Plans for a footpath and cycleway to connect West Lothian’s “Island Village” have undergone a redraw.
The new plans for the path between Stoneyburn and Fauldhouse three...
Armadale’s mothballed swimming pool could face demolition
Armadale’s mothballed swimming pool could face demolition unless a new community use can be found by June.
West Lothian’s Executive this week agreed to an...
West Lothian councillors get £800 pay rise
West Lothian’s councillors will get an £857 pay rise in April.
The new pay packages for all councillors were agreed without comment at this month’s...
Primary school pupils in West Lothian among best in Scotland for numeracy and literacy
Primary children in West Lothian were among the best in Scotland for numeracy and literacy in 2024/25.
Every measure for Primary 4 and Primary 7...
West Lothian Council leader demands apology from First Minister
West Lothian Council’s leader has called on Scotland’s First Minister to apologise for his remarks on budget decisions made in Livingston last week.
John Swinney told the...
West Lothian nurseries vow to protect funding programme
Private nurseries have vowed to defend the principle of ‘funding following the child.’
West Lothian Council voted to end early years funding for private nurseries for...
West Lothian Council to end broadcasting of meetings
West Lothian Council is set to stop public broadcasting of its meetings as part of the budget cuts agreed this week.
The proposal, which will save £51,000 largely...
Dismay as Bathgate town centre store lost to short term hotel plan
Controversial plans to convert a former Farmfoods store in Bathgate town centre into a short-term let hotel have been backed by the Scottish Government.
Developers appealed after West Lothian Council rejected...
Linlithgow Burgh Halls charges agreed
No “stone has been left unturned” in a bid to make Linlithgow’s Burgh Halls profitable.
That was the declaration from an education officer delivered to local...
Liberal Democrat abstains from West Lothian budget vote
West Lothian’s minority Labour-led coalition lost one supporter for its budget this week.
Linlithgow Lib Dem Sally Pattle abstained, refusing to back either the Labour budget or SNP’s...
West Lothian council tax figures: what you will pay
The annual Council Tax for West Lothian households in Band D is set to rise to £1,627.59 after the 7.4 percent increase agreed by...
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