February 2025

West Lothian Council is nearing completion of its programme for twelve new pedestrian crossing facilities as part of the Active Travel Plan that helps to encourage cycling, walking and improving safety for road users.

Over £201 million is set to be invested in West Lothian's infrastructure and council owned properties between next year and 2033.

West Lothian Council is set to agree its budget for this year (2025/26) which would see almost £605 million spent on delivering day-to-day local services

The theme for this years' awareness raising campaign is 'Financial Harm affecting Older Adults'. Older Adults in particular, can be vulnerable to being harmed financially - sometimes by strangers or professional scammers, but also by people they know and trust.

West Lothian residents are being warned not to touch dead birds if possible.

Details of how Transport Scotland's national 20mph speed limit strategy will be implemented in appropriate urban areas in West Lothian have been agreed.