The Latest Breaking News from East Calder

Politicians urge probes into community councillors over far-right link allegations

MSP Angela Constance promised to raise the issue of Simon Crane’s membership of East Calder community council.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2023

West Lothian GPs under increasing pressure as housebuilding continues

Demand is outstripping supply throughout the county

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

West Lothian GP services face growing pressure as building boom continues

Hopes for better primary care in East Calder follow a study, but demand outstrips supply across the county. While support services are improving more needs to be spent on basic infrastructure

Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2023

West Lothian villages call for some Spaces for People measures to stay

The controversial pedestrian friendly changes brought in under Holyrood direction during the lockdown are mostly reviled, but wider pavements in busy parts of West Lothian villages have been welcomed by residents.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2023

Fury as 90 new homes given go-ahead in move branded 'absolute disgrace'

The houses will be built on farmland outside East Calder

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

Housing estate gets green light despite fierce opposition from locals

West Lothian Council's Planning Committee threw out the proposal by Hallam Land Management - but the Scottish Government has backed it

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Horror crash on outskirts of Edinburgh closes road as emergency crews remain on scene

The collision, which took place on the A71 in West Lothian at around 2pm today, has sparked a multi-agency emergency response.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

West Lothian horror crash closes road as emergency services remain on scene

Police and ambulance crews rushed to a well used road on the outskirts of Edinburgh at around 2:00pm on Wednesday August 3 following reports of a multi-vehicle collision.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 3, 2022

Land management company joins appeal against councillors opposing new builds in West Lothian

Hallam Land Management is fighting the Council's rejection of plans to build 20 acres of farmland in East Calder

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

West Lothian housing developer appeals after farmland plan refused by council

Proposals to build in East Calder will go to the Scottish Government for decision . It is the latest bid by developers to overturn the local decision making process in an area where infrastructure struggles to cope with what new building there is

Edinburgh Live · May 11, 2022