The Latest Breaking News from Council Executive

Angry protestors demand U-turn on proposed closure of West Lothian care homes

Protesters confronted the Leader of West Lothian Council, Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick who had come out to address the crowd

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

West Lothian leader calls on Holyrood to drop National Care Service plans

Millions wasted on consultancy fees and plans would be better spent funding care boards already providing social care for council across Scotland, says council leader.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2023

Safety concerns at Susan Boyle and Lewis Capaldi's old West Lothian school

St Kentigern's in Blackburn faces a £1.2m bill to relocate an entire department to keep the school open and enable repairs as engineers complete survey. The repair bill will be known by the summer holidays

Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023

West Lothian could cut kettle and microwave use over £2.6m energy bill hike

Even kettle and microwave use could be cut in council buildings as part of drive to trim surging energy bill

Edinburgh Live · Oct 26, 2022

West Lothian taxi fares to rise this winter after Covid delay

The new fare structure - and 40p fare rise- will come into place in November with final agreement by council Executive

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Speed limits to be cut on rural West Lothian roads after campaign by locals

Limits will be cut in three areas - despite the £100,000 cost

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022