June 2021

West Lothian Council is supporting Independents Day 2021 - a national awareness campaign taking place across the weekend of 3&4 July which is designed to shine the spotlight on local independent businesses and retailers.

West Lothian's recycling rate is expected to increase further over the next few years following changes to the household collection service, which have been approved by the council.

All P1-P3 are already entitled to a free school meal. The Scottish Government announced in 2021/22 budget that they will provide free school meals for all P4-P7 children in addition to the existing free P1-P3 provision.

East Calder Partnership Centre has been renamed in honour of the late Councillor Dave King.

As part of the council's ongoing review of the school estate, work will be undertaken on parts of the roof at Balbardie Primary school this summer.

West Lothian's Accident Investigation and Prevention casualty reduction programme for 2021/22 has been approved by West Lothian Council.