Ensuring a greater representation for women on West Lothian council as part of a push for 50:50 representation has seen the local SNP group select a majority of women in its candidates list at these elections,
Backed across the political spectrum, the national Women 50:50 group aims to make the political world of Scotland better reflect life outside the council chambers and outside Holyrood.
Today, despite making up 52% of the population, in Scotland women only make up 25% of public board chairs, 35% of MSPs and 29% of local councillors.
