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Latest News
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November 2023
- Special project complete for Bathgate
- Christmas lights!
- Potential change for St David House, Bathgate
- Update on former swimming pool sites
- Tackling Homelessness
- Sensory event delivered at Livingston North Partnership Centre
- New bus contracts approved
- Course working for West Lothian women
- Update on former swimming pool sites
- New Year opportunity for Beecraigs event
- Dedridge Primary School
- West Lothian Council has awarded a number of contracts to support the local commercial bus network during the festive period
- Potential change for St David House, Bathgate
- Tenants views to be sought on proposed council rent increase
- New plan to deliver additional affordable homes in West Lothian by 2029
- Radical and urgent action is required to help tackle the homelessness crisis.
- McDonald's sign application
- Whitburn cluster pupils take part in STEM showcase
- Step forward for new Winchburgh primary
- Coming soon: 101 Youth Project
- Free Christmas meal for West Lothian pensioners
- West Lothian pupils consider future in science
- West Lothian backs 16 Days of Action campaign to end violence against women and children
- Volunteers help cafe to grow
- Inveralmond pupils take part in sustainability event
- St John the Baptist Primary and Fauldhouse Nursery top of the class
- Work to tackle flooding ongoing
- Residents visit less and take more after recycling centre changes
- Suspension of non-urgent housing repairs from 27 November
- Partners in West Lothian come together to mark 16 Days of Action
- Award for inclusion at Williamston
- West Lothian Construction Forum Announces New Chairman Jamie Taylor
- Silver success for schools brass band
- Back West Lothian businesses on Saturday 2 December
- New hub for West Lothian youth at 101
- Festive bin arrangements
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October 2023
- Year anniversary for school funding bid
- 140th anniversary of the West Lothian Battalion Boys' Brigade
- Singing Children of Africa
- Official opening for Scotland's newest school
- Industrial Action update: Building Services - Housing Repairs
- Electric vision for West Lothian
- Properties to be deemed surplus to requirement
- New subsidised bus services launch in West Lothian
- Pilot scheme aims to boost recycling in West Lothian
- Anti-Slavery Day
- Travel Back in Time to West Lothian's historic past
- Free re-usable period products now available to order
- New strategy launched to tackle poverty in West Lothian
- Gritting roads and paths - Winter Ready
- Post Office at Eliburn Mini Market
- Success for Broxburn debating team
- Extension work to begin at St Paul's
- New school for Livingston on the way
- Updates agreed for West Lothian Licensing
- Community Safety partners issue safety messages ahead of bonfire night
- Employment opportunities aplenty at local jobs fayre
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September 2023
- RAAC update
- Council disagree with proposals on Council Tax
- Visitor Levy backed for West Lothian
- Sale of land in Blackburn approved
- Further consultation on alcohol licensing policy launched
- Calderwood extension brought forward
- New primary school to be established in Winchburgh
- Bus service improvements for Calderwood
- Water inspires striking new West Lothian cemetery art
- Four decades of caring celebrated
- Fresh strategy agreed to address poverty in West Lothian
- Solar panels
- Tackling the biodiversity crisis at a local level
- Join the conversation about a new West Lothian development plan
- Recycling Centre bookings to start from Monday 2 October 2023
- McGills Eastern Scottish has informed the council that they intend to cease all bus services in West Lothian from 4 December.
- Council face increased costs as further cuts loom
- Affordable housing
- Step forward towards long-term future for St Kentigern's
- New licensing tax checks from 2 October 2023
- Plans in place for winter
- Progress over Howden Park Centre future
- First minister agrees to council calls
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August 2023
- Exams success for West Lothian pupils
- Glenhaze supported towards net zero
- Linlithgow projects urged to apply for Common Good fund
- Buildings deemed surplus
- Sport Pavilions future agreed
- Urgent work approved for St Kentigern's
- New leases have been agreed for two popular local facilities.
- Twintastic
- Subsidised bus network changes agreed
- New Winchburgh bus service enroute
- Works to take place to increase safety at Bathgate Precinct
- New opening hours at West Lothian's five Community Recycling Centres
- Sinclair Academy marks first day
- World class effort for West Lothian pipe bands
- West Lothian confirmed as FairTrade community
- Excellence recognised at St Ninian's Primary School and Nursery
- New Beatlie school praised
- Capital Investment in Linlithgow
- Don't Waste West Lothian
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July 2023
- A new Local Child Poverty Action Report has been published by West Lothian Council
- Further funding to improve social housing in West Lothian
- Stay on the look-out for ticks to prevent Lyme disease
- Warning over dead birds
- Essential repair work for Livingston bridges
- Help with school costs
- Have your say on public transport and active travel improvements for Broxburn to Maybury
- Roof works complete at Fauldhouse Partnership Centre
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June 2023
- Public Information Meeting - Wednesday 7 June, 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Tributes to St Kentigern's Academy student
- Ban on disposable vapes backed
- Nature Emergency declared in West Lothian
- Council action agreed to prevent care home closure
- Howden Park Centre to stay open
- Update on swimming pools
- Every child deserves the right to play
- Support for volunteers recognised
- An update to Council Executive confirmed that £65.9 million was spent last year from the council's capital budget.
- Road safety schemes approved for West Lothian
- First Sinclair Academy Headteacher appointed.
- Creative writing project inspires West Lothian pupils
- West Lothian welcomes new probationers
- Are you parking responsibly?
- Buzz at Beatlie over goodbye bash
- West Lothian capital projects urged to apply for investment
- Keep safe and enjoy your summer break
- Road works on the A899, Livingston
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May 2023
- Two West Lothian schools to benefit from £1.7 million investment
- Remembering West Lothian workers
- New subsidised bus routes to start
- New £18.3 million West Lothian primary school underway
- Alternative options to be explored for Xcite facilities
- Gala Days and Processions 2023 confirmed
- Almond Valley Heritage Centre's plans to create a new access and carry out upgrades to their car park have been approved by the council
- Top prize for Westies
- Woodmuir Primary School win inaugural Litter League
- West Lothian day support service raises over £2,000 for good cause
- Online boost to West Lothian's growing economy
- Remote landscapes inspire new West Lothian exhibition
- Next step towards potential Historic status for iconic skate park
- West Lothian school holidays for 2024/25 set
- Positive destinations for young people
- Housing facility for young people approved
- Council call for National Care Service to be abandoned
- Pharmacy Unit at Strathbrock Partnership Centre
- Funding agreed
- Preferred option for future of St Kentigern's
- West Lothian school estate improvements funded by developers
- Tackling the cost of the school day
- Views on active travel sought
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April 2023
- Young musicians on song at Spring Concert showcase
- Work to start on new East Calder Primary School
- Wall insulation hits the mark
- New Beatlie school taking shape
- Livingston Skatepark
- Housing set to be delivered former abattoir site in Bathgate
- Planning permission granted for over 400 homes at Bangour
- Recycling Centre changes approved
- Action approved to help commercial bus service changes
- New cycling facility for Livingston
- Brown bin changes due to May holidays
- Sale of social work centre agreed
- Essential investment for St Kent's
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March 2023
- New home for Cedarbank brings school together
- Roof replacement works to start at Fauldhouse Partnership Centre
- Employment opportunities available at Whitburn Jobs Fair
- Fender Chief donates signed guitar to hometown West Lothian museum
- Flood improvement works in Bathgate
- West Lothian marks Commonwealth Day 2023
- Three decades of caring for West Lothian recognised
- Kinship Care Week 2023
- Consultation on alcohol licensing policy launched
- Protecting health and care services in West Lothian
- New facility approved for young people
- The Scheme of Elected Members Remuneration, Allowances and Reimbursement of Expenses has been agreed.
- Surplus properties approved
- New primary school set for Winchburgh
- Electric vehicles help to improve air quality in West Lothian
- West Lothian primary pupils are top of the class
- Beecraigs Field Archery Area to be renamed in tribute to Jim Greig
- National success for West Lothian Council Apprentice
- West Lothian bands strike gold at national finals
- Residents urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefit help
- Recycling centre opening hours to be discussed
- Pensioners urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits
- Changes to the process for lodging licensing applications
- Direction of travel for West Lothian parking is up for debate
- Family tragedy inspires help for others at Crofthead
- Review of bus network approved
- People are being encouraged to check that they are not missing out on financial support that they are entitled to
- Talented young West Lothian musicians hit the high notes
- Temporary road closure between the A801 Avon Gorge and B8029 Linlithgow for Ashdieback felling work
- Changes to West Lothian's commercial bus network
- Put out your bins as normal over Easter holiday weekend
- West Lothian school pupils are Career Ready
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February 2023
- New electric car vehicle charging tariffs now in place
- Repairing potholes
- West Lothian's teacher numbers increase by 149
- West Lothian Council to invest over £157million in housing over the next five years
- Proposals to reduce council energy bills agreed
- Step forward for new East Calder Primary School
- West Lothian school improves environment for local community
- Excellent inspection for Our Lady's Primary School and Nursery
- New development for Eliburn given go ahead
- New members of Local Access Forum sought
- New £5.8 million extension delivers enhanced facilities at West Lothian school
- Mrs Wright for top job at St Margaret's Academy
- New members of Local Access Forum sought
- A704 rural West Calder - Road Closure from Monday 20th February until Sunday 9th April
- Work to tackle Ash Dieback Disease in trees
- £10 million spend on school structural works approved
- Council budget and Council Tax agreed
- Millions invested in West Lothian schools, roads and open spaces
- Modular housing ruled out
- West Lothian's schools will close on Monday 8 May to mark the Coronation of King Charles III
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January 2023
- West Lothian voluntary groups invited to apply for support
- Improvement works at B7002 Whitburn Road, Bathgate
- Praise for Deans Primary School
- Work progressing on West Lothian cycleway link
- Livingston couple celebrate Platinum wedding anniversary
- Changes to some pest control charges
- School catchments updated
- Access to museums improved
- Step forward for new landmark West Lothian centre
- West Lothian pandemic experience focus for fascinating new art exhibition
- Women & Girls safety - have your say
- Council warn of service reductions
- West Lothian community councils re-formed
- Do you need a benefit check?
- Victims and survivors of the Holocaust remembered at West Lothian Memorial Day event
- Consultation underway on proposed new Eastertoun Nursery School Facility
- Council respond to media coverage on the proposals around the allocation of school resources and restructuring the school day
- Tackling dampness and ventilation issues
- Speedy solutions sought to tackle homelessness in West Lothian
- Stop illegal use of motor and quad bikes ruining West Lothian's countryside
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December 2022
- Plan ahead for winter weather
- Help with school costs - free breakfast clubs for all
- It's tree time: New scheme launched to help protect West Lothians Trees
- Doors open to celebrate Livingston turning 60
- 16 Days of Action to end gender-based violence and harassment
- Holy Family celebrates new home
- Fare changes for taxis and hire cars
- Urgent action needed - council budget update
- New homes plan for West Lothian approved
- New Older Person's Champion takes up role
- New life for Local Access Forum
- Special Blue Sapphire anniversary celebrations for local couple
- West Lothian Council is reminding local residents that strict rules are now in place to cut down on bin contamination rates in West Lothian.
- Provosts' Festive Message
- Santa Toys
- Council Leader Festive message
- Generous donations to festive essentials campaign
- New council homes in Livingston
- New electric car charges given the green light
- Safety first for council properties
- Budget consultation attracts over 7,600 responses
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November 2022
- Make sure you are registered to vote in the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh By-Election
- LED lighting programme saves over £2 million per year
- Update on the future Livingston Skate Park
- Livingston Doors Open
- Lanthorn Centre work progressing
- Christmas lights
- West Lothian remembers
- Heat, meet and greet
- Additional year of nursery confirmed
- Lease agreed for new sports facility site
- Improving defibrillator access
- Grants for two community council special projects
- Minibus hires to West Lothian community groups come to a stop
- Festive bin arrangements
- Whitburn Partnership Centre officially opened
- Special planning guidance adopted for site of historic West Lothian battle
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October 2022
- Council to purchase private homes to help with homelessness
- New build facility for housing young people
- Have your say on budget reduction measures - survey open now
- Construction begins on new £1.25million West Lothian Cycle Circuit
- West Lothian author shares life experiences
- West Lothian Council is seeking to recruit local people to become Supported Adult Carers
- Could your business help to prepare a young person for the world of work?
- Help to deal with pests
- How our ageing population affects your local services
- Public buildings counting the cost of rising energy
- West Lothian is Winter Ready
- Festive buses given green light
- Council approve sale of land
- New school for Craigshill
- Community Safety partners issue safety messages ahead of bonfire night
- Support the Festive Essentials campaign
- Step up to support local business with West Lothian Gift Card
- Broxburn and Uphall town bus service changes
- Help with costs - campaign launched
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September 2022
- Continued funding support for West Lothian Food Network
- West Lothian has paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.
- Books of condolence opened Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Special Proclamation ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- West Lothian Proclaims His Majesty King Charles III
- Local memorial service to be held in memory of Queen Elizabeth II
- Bank holiday confirmed for Monday 19 September
- Local memorial service held in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Council services face further cuts
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August 2022
- Applications for Education Maintenance Allowance, Free School Meals and School Clothing Grants for the new academic year now online
- Bathgate Partnership Centre renamed in honour of former councillor Jim Walker
- New primary school completed in Winchburgh
- Keys handed over at £16 million Sport & Wellbeing Hub
- A decade of success for West Lothian Schools
- Watch out for fires in warm weather
- Council seek Avon Gorge road safety improvements
- Surplus properties declared in West Lothian
- West Lothian Cycle Circuit
- Whitburn land sales to help boost business
- Trophy success for West Lothian Schools Pipe Band
- July 2022
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June 2022
- Government Review signals severe challenges for council services
- West Lothian school holidays for 2023/24 set
- School Clothing Grant providing valuable support to local school pupils
- Green bin update
- A West Lothian based charity scooped the prestigious prize at the Scottish Charity Awards 2022
- Get into Summer programme agreed
- West Lothian shows support for Armed Forces
- Council staff given certainty over Living Wage uplift
- Council consult on future priorities
- Public on the discovery and dealing with dead birds
- May 2022
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April 2022
- Put out your bins as normal over Easter holiday weekend
- Less than two weeks to make sure you are registered for the council elections
- West Lothian Asymptomatic Testing Sites to close
- Make a change to the life of a young person by becoming a foster carer
- Investment in pedestrian crossings across West Lothian
- Site for replacement East Calder Primary School approved
- Winchburgh train station update
- Step forward for Ukrainian refugee scheme
- Broxburn Town Service extended
- Get ready to cast your vote in the local government election
- New plan to minimise impact of climate change in West Lothian
- Over £2.6 million support for low-income families and businesses in West Lothian
- May Day bin collections update
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March 2022
- Council homes repairs update
- Newton trial traffic scheme given green light
- Work continues in West Calder to deliver council homes
- Work continues on site of old Eagle Brae Depot
- West Lothian Council is supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week
- Inveralmond first secondary school in West Lothian to receive prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award
- New £7 million Cedarbank School nears completion
- Official opening for new Calderwood primary
- Construction Forum launched
- Family welcomed to Lex Davidson Library
- £150 Cost of Living Award to be credited to Council Tax bills in West Lothian
- West Lothian Council signs Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration
- Three of West Lothian Council's apprentices were recognised at the recent APSE awards
- West Lothian marks Commonwealth Day 2022
- 1,770 trees take root for Queens Canopy
- Notice of election published ahead of Local Government Election
- Unanimous support for Ukraine
- Publication of new Gambling Statement of Principles
- Council leader sees new WLHP homes in Livingston take shape
- Spaces for People measures to be removed
- Access to Elected Office Fund is open for Local Government Election candidates
- Holy Family Primary handover confirmed
- Local residents invited to select the design of new public art for Whitburn
- Summer pilot for recycling centre access changes
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February 2022
- Thanks for responses to Spaces for People consultation
- Book a special date with your local library
- New members sought for local licensing forum
- Anti-Poverty services improve during pandemic
- New equality and diversity group to be formed
- £225,750 to improve public transport in West Lothian
- Financial challenges impact services
- Budget approved for West Lothian
- Millions invested in West Lothian schools, partnership centres, roads and open spaces
- West Lothian Council to invest over £40 million in housing in the next year
- New social justice reading challenge launches
- New floodlit pump track opens in Bathgate
- Broxburn Library is to be renamed in memory of a former local councillor
- Livingston prepares for Diamond Anniversary
- Free school meal roll out progresses
- Tenants start to move into new council homes in Bathgate
- £1million funding available to support local communities
- Inveralmond Community High School's Doris Cefferty recently celebrated her 50th anniversary working with West Lothian Council
- West Lothian Leisure in ground-breaking NHS partnership
- New bus service for Westfield
- New Winchburgh Academy to open in August 2022
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January 2022
- Brown bin collections suspended
- Bin collections return to normal service
- Real-time help for West Lothian bus users
- Time is running out to have your say on temporary Spaces for People measures
- Jobs Task Force
- New library app to make borrowing easier and safer
- Council facing further cut to funding for next year following Scottish Government Budget Settlement
- Nature fund's £90,000 award to create new West Lothian park
- Holocaust Memorial Day.
- Support for those affected by Livingston fire
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December 2021
- Have your say on keeping temporary Spaces for People measures
- Council's CO2 emissions cut in half
- £4 million to boost recycling in West Lothian
- Maths wi Nae Borders equals success for West Calder pupils
- Additional Ev charging points available for public use in West Lothian
- Public invited to take part in solar compactor bin trial
- Changes to weekend bin collections only over Festive period
- Rent arrears help for West Lothian tenants
- New support for both vulnerable families and those with disabled children in West Lothian
- New young people's representatives for West Lothian
- Top marks for West Lothian primary pupils
- Views to be sought over new West Lothian parking restrictions
- Positive marks for Uphall Primary and Nursery following inspection from Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education
- Key West Lothian site to be brought back into use
- Further investment at West Lothian community education centre
- Record contributions to Festive Fiver campaign
- West Lothian art group half century celebrations are picture perfect
- More clarity sought over Good Food Nation bill
- Provosts' Festive Message
- Leaders' Festive message
- Brown Bin collection cancelled on Friday 31 December
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November 2021
- Stunning West Lothian country park marks 50th birthday
- Brown bin collections move to seven day service
- West Lothian issues vaccine appeal as rates remain high
- Strike action suspended
- West Lothian Council signs biodiversity pledge
- Join us in caring for West Lothian
- West Lothian Council has launched its annual Festive Fiver campaign
- Update on Low Port Centre
- Festive buses given green light
- Council agree funding to boost employment
- Covid funding for local improvements
- West Lothian backs 16 Days of Action campaign to end violence against women and children
- Support the Festive Fiver campaign
- Plans in place to cope with growing West Lothian school rolls
- Flood prevention help offered to more West Lothian homes
- New Spaces for People consultation agreed
- Historic status bid for iconic West Lothian skatepark
- Bid for additional West Lothian care home beds agreed
- West Lothian is Winter Ready
- Gift card boost for local business
- West Lothian park in line for Royal boost
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October 2021
- Name change in tribute to Bathgate councillor
- New Depute Provost and Culture and Leisure chair appointed
- Changes for West Lothian Asymptomatic Testing Sites
- Funeral poverty scheme extended
- Council joins vehicle scheme designed to help reduce environmental impact
- New lease of life for Bathgate Burn
- Preparations for Afghan refugees underway
- Working to increase free school meal uptake in West Lothian
- New use for former arts pavilion
- New plan to promote food growing in West Lothian
- Tackling food insecurity in West Lothian
- Community Safety partners issue safety messages ahead of bonfire night
- Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Celebration Event
- ​​​​​​​New Eco roles join council
- Livingston's City Bid launched
- Council continuing investment programme in existing homes
- Community wealth building in West Lothian
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September 2021
- Support for Police camera scheme
- Changes to community councils approved
- New fish pass to boost ecology of River Almond
- Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme
- West Lothian schools rollout for mental health and wellbeing qualification
- West Lothian Gift Card will be available in Autumn 2021
- West Lothian to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee
- Speed limit reduction at Boghead Roundabout
- City status bid for Livingston
- West Lothian learns story of Windrush
- Free school meal provision extended in West Lothian Schools
- Broxburn Community Recycling Centre Refurbishment Works
- United against rural crime
- Plants planted for former patients of Bangour Village Hospital
- Dial-A-Bus service returns with a new name
- Work required at Armadale homes
- Expert help available at West Lothian libraries
- Two West Lothian Projects on track for investment from Cycling Facilities Fund
- Work at £4.5million care facility gets underway
- How to dispose of your old Smoke Detectors
- Construction completed on new Calderwood primary
- West Lothian winter flu vaccination and COVID-19 booster programme underway
- West Lothian residents urged to look into arranging Power of Attorney
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August 2021
- Secondary school pupils are being encouraged to take a coronavirus (COVID-19) test before schools return from the summer holidays.
- Older people in West Lothian £8.5 million better off, thanks to Advice Shop
- Local drop-in vaccination clinic to operate in Whitburn and Blackburn
- New locations for West Lothian Asymptomatic Testing Sites
- Normal service resumes in West Lothian community facilities
- Tribute paid to West Lothian pupils after a year like no other
- Back to School
- Support for Edinburgh city centre Low Emission Zone
- Paralympic medal targeted by West Lothian archer
- Gradual return to normal service at libraries and museums
- No charges planned for workplace parking
- Bog Burn Bathgate
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July 2021
- Register to vote in the East Livingston and East Calder local government by-election
- Work complete on new cycle path connecting Whitburn and Armadale.
- Local drop-in vaccination clinics for Craigshill, Livingston
- Community Consultation: Register of Common Good
- Building services repairs update
- West Lothian Asymptomatic Testing Sites on the move
- Improved access to libraries and the Customer Information Service (CIS)
- Local drop-in vaccination clinic open in Howden, Livingston this weekend
- Disruption to blue bins collections
- Blue bin collections suspended for two weeks
- New director of West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership
- West Lothian projects urged to bid for Place Based funding
- Blue bin collections resume from Monday 2 August
- Cast your vote in the East Livingston and East Calder By-election
- New community choices process to look at environmental improvements in housing areas
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June 2021
- Vital support service celebrates two nominations at national education awards
- Former Livingston depot gets a new lease of life in the delivery of affordable homes
- Inaugural meeting for West Lothian working group looking at the legacy of slavery
- Test site at Armadale Partnership Centre opens (Saturday 5 June).
- Litter plan picks up support
- West Lothian's bridge network will see over £1.3million of investment
- Have your say on grounds maintenance across West Lothian
- New home for £14.7 million Beatlie School Campus identified
- West Lothian Council has approved a Gaelic Language Plan
- Lanthorn roof repairs approved by council
- All primary pupils will be entitled to a free school meal in future
- Nelson Park chosen for queen's Platinum Jubilee
- Launch of consultation to help shape the region's economic future
- Peer Support Service launched for Social Workers
- Council call for quick action on River Almond sewage issues
- Upgrades work at Balbardie Primary approved
- West Lothian's accident reduction programme approved
- East Calder Partnership Centre renamed in tribute to Depute Provost
- All primary pupils will be entitled to a free school meal in future
- Changes to household waste collections from June 2022
- West Lothian shows continued support for local business and retailers this Independents Day
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May 2021
- A guide to polling day
- Tributes paid to West Lothian's Depute Provost
- New £1million Livingston North Partnership Centre opens
- First Headteacher for new £14.7 million Calderwood primary appointed
- New Broxburn and Uphall bus service gathering pace
- Deans South council housing
- West Lothian school holidays for 2022/23 set
- Former Library to be leased to Linlithgow Community Development Trust
- Supporting West Lothian families through Summer of Play 2021
- Winchburgh road to close for redevelopment
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April 2021
- Additional in-service days planned for assessment support
- Take part in the Keep Scotland Beautiful Summer Clean for 2021
- Vote on public park improvements
- Funds allocated to local community projects through Blackburn Community Choices
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - a message of condolence
- Follow the guidance - Plea to parents and pupils ahead of school return
- Online approach to improve life chances for young people
- Make sure you are registered to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election
- Temporary closure of two West Lothian recycling centres for essential works
- Lighting the way for an eco-friendlier West Lothian
- Consultation on gambling launched
- West Lothian libraries to re-open
- Whitburn Community Centre
- Council investment continues across West Lothian play areas
- New use sought for Low Port Centre
- Additional school meal payments for secondary in-service days
- West Lothian Community Choices - Your Park, You Choose
- West Lothian community facilities start to re-open
- Face-to face customer service appointments to resume
- Make sure you're ready to have your say on 6 May
- No changes to May Day holiday bin collections
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March 2021
- New service dedicated to supporting West Lothian families
- £290 million investment in schools, partnership centres, roads and open spaces
- Winchburgh Community facilities update
- Next phase of Blackburn Community Choices kicks off
- Bangour Village Hospital development approved in principle
- Work starts on new £7m Cedarbank
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- West Lothian celebrates Commonwealth Day
- Investment in West Lothian's Open Spaces
- Work on Livingston North Partnership Centre nears completion
- Supporting independent living through state-of-the-art technology
- West Lothian's biggest ever investment in schools for pupils with additional support needs
- Number of affordable homes increasing
- Homelessness update
- Livingston South By-Election Results 2021
- Road improvements planned for West Lothian
- West Lothian ensures quality education during remote learning
- Notice of election published ahead of Scottish Parliament Election
- River Almond debris issue
- New online platform launched to help locals take part in Community Choices
- Recruitment drive for crossing patrol guides
- Recycling centres now accepting garden waste
- Community property investment given green light
- Legacy of slave trade in West Lothian under consideration
- Voting deadline nears for Blackburn Community Choices
- Secondary school investment plans approved
- Lanthorn Centre to close
- Funding available to help cover extra costs for election candidates with a disability
- Postal vote application deadline draws near
- Council invests in essential repair works to three key structures in West Lothian
- Brown bin dates changing over Easter holiday weekend
- New Pinewood extension underway
- New town bus service launches in Broxburn and Uphall
- New primary schools planned for West Lothian
- £700,000 Easter school investment programme ready to go
- Candidates announced for Scottish Parliament Election
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February 2021
- Care home vaccine roll out "going well"
- Winter update 1 February
- Winter update 3 February
- Winter update 9 February
- School testing to start in West Lothian
- Sign up to support Fairtrade Fortnight
- West Lothian Council invests over £80 million in new housing
- Fairtrade Fortnight begins in West Lothian
- Budget approved
- Consultations over school catchment changes for Livingston and Bathgate
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January 2021
- Winter update
- Winter Service Update - 8 January 2021
- Online learning starts up
- Winter update 13 January
- Winter update 14 January
- Winter update 15 January
- Winter update 19 January
- COVID testing pilot begins at two WL schools
- Livingston South By-Election scheduled for 11 March 2021
- Winter update 20 January
- Changes to West Lothian Council's Housing Allocations Policy
- Raising awareness of Endometriosis in West Lothian
- Transparent face coverings available to all West Lothian schools.
- Music tuition charges suspended
- Winter update 22 January
- Holocaust Memorial Day
- Funding available to help cover extra costs for election candidates with a disability
- Online blast from the past for West Lothian pupils
- Sowing seeds of success at five-star Cedarbank
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December 2020
- Payments for free school meals
- West Lothian's Festive Bus Network has been agreed
- Work to commence on replacement footbridge on Murieston Trail
- Disappointing for all of West Lothian
- Extra support to feed West Lothian children over Festive period
- Changes to Friday and Saturday bin collections over Festive period
- West Lothian Council formally objects to Calderwood development proposal in Edinburgh City Local Development Plan
- Historic wall restoration project ongoing
- Update schools and early years
- Waste crew achieves goal of brightening up resident's Christmas
- West Lothian Council delivering for customers
- Educational materials were also shared via the council's digital channels.
- The Spaces for People measures are nearing completion
- Kindness to others
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November 2020
- West Lothian Community Choices
- Important update on changes to smoke alarm law in homes
- West Lothian signs up to Young Person's Guarantee
- Have your say on West Lothian's Open Spaces
- Scotland's first public Passivhaus nursery underway in Blackridge
- COVID-19 pandemic safety concerns prevents Beecraigs Festive Forest event
- Take part in local Book Week Scotland Events
- Recognition for West Lothian Foster Carers as appeal begins
- Our reaction to Tier 4
- Expanded Early Learning and Childcare hours from April 2021
- Runner up award for Linlithgow Primary at Euroquiz finals
- The construction of Whitburn's new Partnership Centre is due to re-start
- Applications open for Blackburn Community Choices
- Huge drop in emissions for Climate Change Declaration.
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October 2020
- Livingston South by-election postponed
- Work on local Spaces for People measures nearing completion
- Broxburn & Uphall Traders' Association announce phase 2 of COVID-19 Support Scheme
- Recycle Your Electricals campaign launching "HypnoCat" to hypnotise West Lothian residents into recycling their old electricals
- West Lothian residents honoured by the Queen
- West Lothian Headteacher receives Royal award for good work.
- New support fund grants now available for businesses
- Work to combat poverty in West Lothian recognised by Queen
- Funding for town centres
- Take a virtual tour of striking new art exhibition at Linlithgow Burgh Halls
- New Winchburgh Academy starts to take shape
- Apply online for Disabled Concessionary Travel
- New Calderwood primary takes shape
- Community Safety partners issue safety messages ahead of bonfire night
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September 2020
- Work completed on £2.4 million bridge to connect West Lothian communities
- Backdated EMA payments deadline approaching
- West Lothian school first in Scotland to achieve Reading Schools gold award
- Shop front grants to help boost West Lothian businesses
- £60,000 boost for Fauldhouse and Whitburn centres
- Direction for potential Vennel redevelopment produced
- Celebrating twinning links with Hochsauerland
- Apply online to get your new Young Scot card
- Revised school term dates agreed
- West Lothian supports Great British Clean up
- Work continues on introduction of temporary reduced speed limits and more as part of latest Spaces for People measures
- All West Lothian Libraries to offer 'Click/Phone and Collect' services
- Step forward for £60 million project to deliver three new West Lothian schools
- Partnership project to encourage good decision making
- West Lothian pupils continue to achieve
- Scottish Gas Network has an upcoming project to upgrade the gas network in the Eagles View, area of Livingston.
- Recycling Centres to accept electrical goods
- New bus service to provide travel options for Breich residents
- Successful summer programme of construction works completed on West Lothian schools and nurseries
- Work starts on new Sinclair Academy
- New home for Holy Family
- Changes to LBS 5 Bathgate Town Centre bus service
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August 2020
- Schools plan approved
- West Lothian pupils achieve improved results for the eighth successive year
- Council delegation visits company set to deliver vaccine doses
- Council welcomes return of 24/7 paediatric inpatient services at St John's Hospital
- Half price meals at West Lothian schools
- Vans and trailers can now book to visit Recycling Centres
- Appeal for witnesses to illegal fly-tipping at Bathgate landmark
- Nominations sought for election to Seafield Community Council
- Council COVID recovery planned agreed
- Care contribution payments to restart
- Please wear a face mask or covering when visiting council buildings
- Progress Continues on Spaces for People Measures
- Flooding in West Lothian
- Public toilets begin to open for use around West Lothian
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July 2020
- Changes to traffic signals as Spaces for People work gets underway
- West Lothian Libraries to gradually reopen on 'click and collect' basis
- West Lothian least affected by Economic downturn
- Deadline for Business Support Funding nearing
- Businesses to have their say on growth plan
- Woodland gift expands Beecraigs
- Council seeking private sector landlords
- Valneva facility in Livingston confirms participation in UK Government COVID-19 vaccine response program
- Apply online for over 60's bus pass
- Applications for Education Maintenance Allowance, Free School Meals and School Clothing Grants for the new academic year now online
- West Lothian supports Zero Waste Scotland national littering prevention campaign
- Progress continues on Spaces for People projects
- Macmillan@West Lothian now live on NHS Inform 'Click to be Contacted'
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June 2020
- West Lothian submits £600,000 Spaces for People bid
- Connolly Campus praised for focus on children's wellbeing
- Mid Calder art display is tops
- Return to school plans announced
- Key Worker Hubs to continue over summer
- Summer support to continue for free school meals
- West Lothian to receive over £600,000 from the Spaces for People programme
- Disused Bangour Village Site - Update
- Deadline for Business Support Funding
- West Lothian takes part in Armed Forces Week
- Update from council's building services
- Names given to new West Lothian Schools
- Secondary school education confirmed at Ogilvie
- Positive relationships praised at Riverside
- Playparks in West Lothian
- No summer break for key worker childcare, free school meals or additional payments
- Connecting Scotland Programme
- Approval for West Lothian Food Service Plan
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May 2020
- Help garden birds this spring
- West Lothian residents urged to be considerate on shared paths
- Colleagues offer helping hand to keep ASN hub staff safe
- Search for cemetery vandals
- Colourful show of support for school staff
- Ideas for making spaces safer for exercise
- Working together to feed West Lothian
- Guide for deliver and collect in West Lothian
- Unemployment claims increase
- Recycling Centres to open Monday 1 June
- April 2020
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March 2020
- Coronavirus
- National Endometriosis Awareness Month
- Budget & Council Tax approved
- Town centre projects on track
- New West Calder homes approved
- Deal for Blackridge land
- Citizens Panel to be refreshed
- Broxburn land sale agreed
- Over £340 million invested in council assets in next 8 years
- £7 million budget agreed for Cedarbank
- Changes to library opening hours
- New nursery for Bathgate
- Schools update
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February 2020
- Progress on Mill Centre future welcomed
- Winter Update
- £11million of cuts next year could increase following Government budget announcement
- Applications open for Community Choices Blackburn
- New Council homes underway in Bathgate
- Community Payback donation to support abused men
- Bid for Blackridge land
- Support for Armed forces personnel
- New primary school for Calderwood
- Council reviewing transport for looked after children
- Anti-poverty Task Force to look at reduction of cash machines
- West Calder High School pupils skilled 2 work
- West Lothian Council sets housing budget
- £150,000 investment to help take a bite out of food insecurity
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January 2020
- The most popular boys' and girls' names in West Lothian last year
- Help to modernise and improve voluntary orgs
- Barratt Homes delivering 33 homes for West Lothian Council
- Blaeberryhill Road
- Murieston road closure
- Philpstoun road closure
- Roundabout at J4 M8 to close for over a month
- Traffic calming measures to be installed on busy Winchburgh Road
- Council pledge for terminally ill workers
- Top award for Environmental Health
- Three new schools in Winchburgh
- Improvements praised at Whitburn Academy
- Cedarbank plans approved
- ELC expansion on track
- WL top four for literacy and numeracy
- Reminder over J4 M8 closure
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