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Latest News
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May 2025
- Almondell Footbridge
- West Lothian Scottish Parliament constituencies
- 100th Birthday
- Congratulations to Fraser Welsh and Rose Garvie
- Cyberattack update
- Additional homes to be added to social housing stock
- Further Cyber Attack update
- Accounts Commission report
- "You just need a little room in your heart to give." - Change lives through fostering with West Lothian Council
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April 2025
- Put out your bins as normal over Easter holiday weekend
- Garden Waste Permits
- West Lothian 2025 gala dates confirmed
- West Lothian urged to be part of the plan
- River Kids Charity Awards £40,000 to West Lothian Schools to Enrich Learning for over 2,000 Children experiencing poverty
- Put out your bins as normal on May bank holiday
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March 2025
- West Lothian gambling licence and permit holders urged to check new principles
- Reducing violence and aggression in the workplace
- Highland Games donation to support Schools Pipe Band
- Six active nurseries in West Lothian will close in August
- Find out more about Community Asset Transfers at West Lothian roadshows
- West Lothian marks Commonwealth Day 2025
- Investment in West Lothian's 659 miles of roads will take place this year.
- Support for West Lothian Leisure approved
- Play a key role in the Adoption process
- National changes to councillors salaries
- Almondbank Library transfer agreed
- Keep it West Lothian this Mother's Day
- West Lothian pupils hit the right notes at Spring Concert Series
- Temporary footpath closures around New Howden Bridge
- Step forward for sustainable future for community centres
- Talented West Lothian brass player strikes gold
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February 2025
- Winchburgh railway station
- Show your love for West Lothian businesses this Valentine's Day
- Nursery closure proposal
- Storm Eowyn tree damage work continues
- Lowest level of empty council homes
- West Lothian partnership scoops national award
- New council homes to be delivered in Livingston
- Apprenticeship information sessions - Monday 3rd/Tuesday 4th March
- Work to deliver a sustainable future for West Lothian's community centres is continuing to progress
- Housing budget set
- West Lothian plan for national speed limit changes agreed
- Warning over dead birds
- Thursday 20 February 2025 is National Adult Support and Protection Day.
- Budget set to be approved
- Improving West Lothian
- Safety measures investment
- Work to deliver a sustainable future for West Lothian's community centres continues
- Council Tax to increase by 8.95%
- Budget approved
- Boundary fence repairs programme planned
- Inveralmond welcomes international students
- Primary Pupils help replace lost trees
- Proposal to close seven active nurseries in West Lothian
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January 2025
- Mid Calder development to go ahead after Scottish Ministers' intervention
- Consultations over denominational school catchments approved
- Council set to submit updated plan to tackle homelessness
- Purchase of residential land in Winchburgh
- A new railway station in Winchburgh could be given the green light
- Gold Star for West Lothian primary pupils
- Community facility consultation ends
- Tribute paid to Toronto pupil
- Holocaust Memorial Day
- Parking enforcement choices to be considered
- Croftmalloch Primary have been awarded the Digital School Award.
- Council housing update - Almondvale Crescent
- Projected overspend cut by £2.3 million
- Early years changes to be considered
- Plans for national speed limit changes considered
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December 2024
- Keep it local this Festive season
- Award-winning composer strikes the right note at West Lothian schools
- Festive bin arrangements 2024 / 2025
- Dedridge Primary School achieves ADHD Friendly School status.
- West Lothian pupil wins nationwide magazine design competition
- Support fund extended for West Lothian families
- Council By-Election for Broxburn, Uphall & Winchburgh -
- A very happy birthday to John Beecroft who celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday.
- New Linlithgow homes for rent on the way
- West Lothian Covid memorial officially unveiled
- Beatlie Campus celebrates award-winning year
- Provost Festive Message
- Festive message from Council Leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick
- Unpaid Work team spread festive cheer
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November 2024
- Financial crisis for councils is unprecedented
- Pensioner Christmas
- Kitchen and dining boost at West Lothian schools.
- Sale of former Livingston pool site approved
- 'Invy's Got Talent'
- Christmas lights!
- Community Centre update
- West Lothian confirmed festive events
- Joint inspection report on adult support and protection: review of progress in the West Lothian partnership area
- Final housing plans for Bangour approved
- Feature artwork installed at West Lothian Covid memorial
- Kick Pitch goal achieved at Our Lady's
- Boundaries Scotland host Whitburn local inquiry
- Council services in Livingston on the move
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October 2024
- Festive buses
- Works to improve footways and carriageways in Linlithgow will get underway soon
- Community Safety partners issue safety messages ahead of bonfire night
- Natural world inspires new West Lothian exhibition and events
- New Active Travel plan for West Lothian adopted
- Objections to West Lothian Holyrood boundary changes
- Fairtrade winners are picture perfect
- Tribute to Scotland's first Black MP
- West Lothian Council is consulting parents and carers on how school holidays are spread throughout the year.
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September 2024
- Sporting chance for care experienced West Lothian young people
- Pupil performance in West Lothian rises over last five years
- RAAC Update
- Consultation coming on nursery closures
- Mitsubishi job losses
- Share your weather stories to help West Lothian respond to climate change
- Work on West Lothian covid memorial begins
- Pupils on song at East Calder Primary opening
- Road closures
- Council leaders meet with Mitsubishi Electric Management team
- Alex hurdles the competition
- West Lothian sweeps up third spot in spring clean
- New Beatlie School opens
- West Lothian jobs fair returns to Howden Park
- Lanthorn repair work back on track
- A series of workshops will take place next month with Community Centres and Village Halls Management Committees.
- All West Lothian Councillors unanimously agreed to formally congratulate a number of individuals and groups at today's Full Council.
- Revamp for Livingston restaurant
- New Depute Leader of West Lothian Council
- By-Election
- West Lothian Winter plan to be considered
- Winchburgh ceremony marks school campus completion
- West Lothian Winter plan approved
- Investment in road crossing in Murieston
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August 2024
- Exams success for West Lothian pupils
- Support for Xcite investment
- National strike called off
- New buyer sought for Livingston site
- Guidance for voters in the Armadale and Blackridge Local Government By-Election
- Third UNICEF Gold Award for Boghall
- Armadale and Blackridge by election results
- Future Changes to Nursery and Early Learning places
- An update on the growing financial crisis affecting West Lothian Council has been published.
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July 2024
- Murieston West Road, Livingston
- Are you ready to cast your vote in the UK General Election on Thursday 4 July?
- Supported housing project gets underway
- Support West Lothian business this Independents Day
- Construction complete on new East Calder Primary
- Calderwood Primary grows
- Nomination period for the Armadale and Blackridge local government by-election open Monday 15 July
- Construction underway at the new Hawkhill Primary School
- St Kentigern's update
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June 2024
- Election update - Broadcast of council committees postponed
- Get ready to vote in the UK General Election
- Keep it local this Father's Day
- New look St Kentigern's Academy
- D-Day event @ Beecraigs Country Park
- Listed status sought for Low Port Centre mural
- Millburn Park
- Beecraigs beacon lit to honour D Day heroes
- Good availability across West Lothian CRC sites
- Commercial waste bins on our streets
- Casualty Reduction Schemes - A list of proposed casualty reduction schemes have been presented to Councillors
- Good availability across West Lothian CRC sites
- St Paul's Primary investment
- Bin and bus services affected by Linlithgow Marches
- West Lothian Council has achieved Carer Positive Accreditation
- Eastertoun Primary School and Nursery
- Project to breathe new life into Bathgate Water
- A first look at the new Craigshill Primary School
- Former public buildings surplus
- Potential land sale in Kirkton
- Update on the Lanthorn Centre
- By-Election
- Burnhouse Skills Centre
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May 2024
- New Winchburgh Primary School set to be officially named
- New postcode look-up service launched for council tenants
- Employment opportunities available at Access2Employment jobs fair
- Garden Waste Permits 11 May
- Remembering West Lothian workers
- Key investment in council homes
- BBQ safety within country parks
- Cleaning up West Lothian's town and village centres
- Join us for Fostering Fortnight
- West Lothian unemployment rate lower than Scottish & UK average
- Taxi fares set for West Lothian
- New operator recommended for Beecraigs winter event
- Winchburgh overbridge
- New outdoor play area @Almond Valley this summer
- Tribute to Councillor Stuart Borrowman
- Former council offices set to be bought by West Lothian firm
- Plans approved for delivery of new Hawkhill Primary School
- Offers sought for Vennel redevelopment
- Office sale gives local leisure wear firm space to grow
- New winter celebration for Beecraigs
- Housing Emergency declared
- Work is taking place increase recycling opportunities for flatted properties across areas of West Lothian.
- £1 million to support voluntary organisations and community groups
- Can you open your home to a puppy or young dog?
- Agreement over Winchburgh overbridge
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April 2024
- Broxburn Academy pupil is national 'Great Debate' champion
- Career Ready Graduates celebrate graduation
- Consultation on gambling launched
- Garden waste permits available
- Illegal vapes seized in West Lothian following public appeal
- Council to grant lease extensions
- Local taxi fare rate to be set for 2024-2025
- New role proposed for St David House
- Piano is forte for West Lothian's young musician winner
- St Kentigern's Academy Girls are CyberFirst Scottish Champions
- Winchburgh Train Station
- Get involved in Spring Clean
- Glowing report for East Calder Primary School
- West Lothian musicians shine at Spring Concert showcase
- Put out your bins as normal on May Day
- St Nicholas celebrates following a glowing report from inspectors
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March 2024
- Housing repairs to resume
- Visit to new social housing site in Livingston
- Views sought over proposal to maintain taxi fares at their current level
- New members sought for local licensing forum
- Inveralmond gets creative
- Time capsule captures first year at Calderwood
- Keep it local this Mother's Day
- West Lothian marks Commonwealth Day 2024
- West Lothian school holidays for 2025/26 set
- Illegal vapes seized in West Lothian
- Spanish exchange boost for West Lothian pupils
- Simplify your business vision
- Help fight against fly-tipping and make the right choice
- Council showcases apprenticeship opportunities
- Knightsridge Community back together ahead of half century celebrations
- West Lothian pipe bands honoured
- New Women N2 Work graduates celebrated
- Put out your bins as normal over Easter holiday weekend
- Pilot delivers recycling boost
- National recognition for West Lothian Council Apprentices
- Bus projects parked
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February 2024
- Plans for a Livingston memorial garden to commemorate the impact of the COVID pandemic have been unveiled by West Lothian Council.
- Council housing RAAC update
- Council continues to invest in improvements in housing stock
- Consultation over Bathgate sports pavilion
- Games hall use limited at Armadale Partnership Centre
- New shine for historic West Lothian fountain
- Winchburgh public invited to share views on Main Street redesign
- Council Tax freeze will result in service cuts
- Electricity reductions help protect environment and deliver savings
- Vans turn green for Community Payback team
- Livingston Village couple celebrate Blue Sapphire anniversary
- Approval granted for new entrance feature for Bangour
- Work to commence on new cycleway
- £50 per household charge for the collection of Household Garden Waste has been approved.
- Cameras to be deployed in fight against fly tipping
- Step forward for delivery of social housing in Livingston
- Show local businesses some love this Valentine's Day
- A proposal to introduce a £50 per household charge for the collection of Household Garden Waste is being considered
- Offers sought for Whitburn properties
- Consultation over taxi fare table
- Potential redevelopment of The Vennel, Linlithgow
- Deans South
- 'Unrelenting' - the budget pressures facing West Lothian
- West Lothian - Budget set
- Capital investment programme to focus on schools
- West Lothian Council to invest nearly £133 million in housing over the next four years
- Essential repair work for the A899 Cousland Interchange Bridge
- Pupils offered wide range of development opportunities at Broxburn Academy
- Local residents and groups urged to complete Hilltop car park survey
- Thinking about Fostering?
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January 2024
- Festival Essentials campaign helps local families
- Council payment offices to close in March 2024 but a range of alternative payments options are still available
- Step forward towards new school for Craigshill
- Best ever performance by West Lothian primary pupils
- Funding blow for councils
- Council tax e-bills better for you and the environment
- The Low Port Centre - a New Era Begins
- West Lothian school pools increase hours for groups and public use
- Funding boost for local business
- New approach for caring for young people in West Lothian
- Plans lodged for new solar farm in West Lothian
- Facelift for historic West Lothian fountain
- Education Scotland have praised Kirkhill Nursery and Primary School following a recent routine inspection.
- The long term future of Howden Park Centre has been secured
- Local services to reduce further
- New primary for Livingston
- Dechmont Infant School has received praise for their positive relationships and approach to teaching science, technology, engineering and digital literacy.
- West Lothian voluntary groups invited to apply for support
- Proposals to increase a number of charges by an additional 1% are being considered in a bid to prevent further cuts to services
- AN increase in Council Tax for second homes is being proposed by West Lothian Council.
- Garden Waste bin charges proposed
- Recycling Centres update
- New homes plan for Bathgate refused
- Lease extended for Bathgate Market
- Plans approved for new Winchburgh primary
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December 2023
- West Lothian school celebrates good evaluation
- Progress on new primary school for Craigshill
- Lease on target for future goals at Murieston United
- Harrysmuir are going for gold
- Cyber skills award for West Lothian school girls
- New Bridgend wood planned
- Strike action to impact on housing repairs
- Common Good Register to grow
- Local housing situation is 'unsustainable'
- Inveralmond pupil wins national award to design a card for care experienced people across Scotland
- New local strategy for transition towards net zero
- West Lothian park tennis courts reopen after renovation
- Livingston school turn over new leaf to help local woods
- £189,000 shared amongst community initiatives
- Livingston school takes home top environmental prize for second year running
- Christmas cheer for Fauldhouse pensioners
- Festive message from Council Leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick
- Festive greetings from the Provost
- New homes to support those with complex needs
- Positive inspection reports for Seafield Primary and Nursery
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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
- New exhibition showcases West Lothian wood
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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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