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SNP call for vote of no confidence in Labour-led council administration

WEST Lothian council’s SNP group has called for a vote of no confidence in the ruling Labour-led administration ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2025

SNP stage council walk-out after Tory-Labour allies 'shut down debate'

THE SNP staged a walk-out on on Tuesday afternoon, accusing the Conservative depute provost of “shutting down democratic debate" ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

West Lothian Council joins call for Scotland-wide ban on disposable vapes

Cross-party support to call on Holyrood government to ban throwaway e-cigarette products amid growing health fears and harm to the environment

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023

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Heart attack survivor makes emotional plea to save local swimming pools

Daily Record · May 30, 2023

West Lothian's newest town cut off from county as bus service disappears

Winchburgh has lost its only bus service to the rest of the county. It's still waiting for a railway station to connect it to the rest of the country.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 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

West Lothian heart attack survivor in emotional plea to save pool

SNP opposition accuse Labour of casting pools adrift by rejecting funding plan after hearing appeal to save Broxburn as a centre for health and community well-being

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

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'Lifeline' funding for West Lothian theatre facing threat of closure

Council will fund Howden Park from August until the end of March while the search for new operator goes on

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

Campaign to save Howden Park Centre backed by SNP councillors

The Hands Off Howden Park Centre campaign is fighting to save the venue

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

Fight to save West Lothian arts centre backed by SNP councillors

The party, in opposition on West Lothian Council, has called on the Labour-led minority administration to keep Howden Park Centre running after West Lothian Leisure trust earmarked the arts centre for closure

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2023

Fight to save West Lothian arts venue as thousands sign petition against proposed closure

Petition drawn up and campaign group formed on day it was announced Howden Park Centre would close. Protests planned for Tuesday's council debate

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

West Lothian SNP councillors say First Minister was 'exemplary'

They've been paying tribute to her following her resignation announcement earlier this week

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon praised by West Lothian SNP leader for 'exemplary leadership'

Janet Campbell shares surprise at First Minister's resignation and praises premiership as " head and shoulders" above anyone else who has held the post

Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2023

West Lothian welfare fund demand soaring as councillors call for more support

Running costs for the Holyrood fund cost are double what the Scottish Government gives the council to administer

Edinburgh Live · Dec 13, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022

Households struggle after £66-a-month energy support given to entire apartment block instead of each home

'I can't afford to buy my daughter a Christmas present'

Daily Record · Oct 4, 2022

Council will open up buildings this winter to provide shelter for people who can't afford to heat homes

The local authority has declared a Cost of Living Emergency and is calling for help

Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022

West Lothian Cost of Living emergency declared as council demand more support

The council will ensure public buildings can provide warm spaces for people during the winter months and Labour and SNP members voted together to demand more money from Holyrood and Westminster governments

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

People in West Lothian struggling with bills to get extra help from council

West Lothian Council has approved support schemes to help those struggling with rising cost of living

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Edinburgh Live · Aug 24, 2022

West Lothian residents will receive extra cash to help pay their winter bills

Council's Advice Shops gear up for more cases coming through the door as the cost of living crisis bites and West Lothian sets up new funds to help with fuel poverty

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022

How the impact of Dallas hosting the 2026 World Cup could go beyond just the financials

In Texas — specifically, North Texas — one doesn’t need to look far to watch the world’s best football, baseball or basketball players at the high school, college and professional level.

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

War of words breaks out over salaries for West Lothian councillors

A row broke out after SNP councillors wanted to delay a decision to allow further scrutiny - described as “nonsensical rhetoric” by Labour

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

West Lothian row over salaries paid to councillors after bid to delay vote fails

SNP councillors had called for a deferred decision on a motion to award committee chairs new salary levels of almost £30,000, but Labour scoffed at "nonsensical rhetoric" pointing to SNP support for national pay scheme earlier this year.

Edinburgh Live · May 25, 2022

West Lothian Labour seizes power from SNP after 10-hour marathon meeting

The SNP have branded the new council undemocratic after a lengthy online meeting saw Labour seize control of council with support from four Conservatives

Daily Record · May 23, 2022

SNP court Labour to strike a deal and keep Tories out of power in West Lothian

SNP has proposed a shared administration ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

Edinburgh Live · May 20, 2022

West Lothian SNP set to be locked out of power despite offer to Labour

As councils around Scotland take shape it will be Tuesday before people in West Lothian know the make-up of their new administration for the next five years

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