The New Year could see a surge in new homeless cases across West Lothian as families and landlords face mounting costs.
The SNP opposition has already warned that the council is unprepared as it struggles to cope with huge numbers of homeless, and families and young people forced to rely on B&B accommodation .
SNP group depute leader, Councillor Robert De Bold and fellow councillors have seen a growing number of constituents in their surgeries voicing fears about losing their homes because they cannot afford increased mortgage payments.
