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Edinburgh Live
National
Stuart Sommerville

Traffic ban for West Lothian shopping precinct after years of accidents

Traffic is set to be completely blocked from a pedestrian shopping precinct after years of problems with illegal parking and accidents.

A public consultation process into the issues at the Bathgate's George Street area was agreed by West Lothian Council’s Executive this month following a report by the Roads Network Manager.

The proposals have been backed by local police, who regularly “blitz” the area issuing parking tickets, and by local councillors who regularly hear complaints.

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