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'Contact your MSP': Scottish Labour MP shirks responsibility over cuts

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been told to “own their decision” after voting to cut the universal Winter Fuel Payment – and then telling…

The National (Scotland)

Labour activists turn on 'divisive' candidate as they warn she will 'damage' party

A LABOUR candidate in a key election battleground has been called “divisive” as activists warn she will “damage” the party if elected ...

The National (Scotland)

Call for increase in Universal Credit to help those 'slipping through the net'

West Lothian’s Food Bank has called for support for a national campaign to increase UC payments to meet soaring cost

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West Lothian call to increase universal credit payments as foodbank demand soars

The basic rate of Universal Credit no longer covers essential bills says local food bank and depute leader of council as they back national campaign for more support for growing numbers of vulnerable

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian plan to tackle homelessness enjoys 'miracle' success despite lack of funds

West Lothian has faced huge pressures on its housing supply and a Holyrood scheme to address homelessness has struggled with poor government support and legislative changes which had presented councils with more problems than solutions

Edinburgh Live

Council bosses delay parking ban decision so villagers can have their say

Plans for double yellow lines in Kirknewton brought 12 objections, many from villagers who believe double yellow lines will force a local shop to close

Daily Record

West Lothian delay to parking ban decision so villagers can have their say

A decision on a parking ban in the centre of Kirknewton has been delayed until August to allow villagers to air their objections to councillors

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West Lothian community charities have 'vital role' amid cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis has seen demand for help soar and charities are at the forefront of support but not immune to issues

Edinburgh Live

£30m rebuild of school 'cheapest' option to deal with crumbling concrete

Council officers say partial demolition and rebuild of St Kentigern's the cheapest and fastest way to solve dangerous roof problems

Daily Record

West Lothian school faces £30m rebuild to tackle crumbling concrete

Council officers say partial demolition and rebuild of St Kentigern's the cheapest and fastest way to solve dangerous roof problems. It's the biggest bill the council will have faced since the faulty building material was found in council buildings in 2021

Edinburgh Live

Over 20,000 sign petitions to save Howden Park and three swimming pools

Protests were held at a meeting of West Lothian Council’s executive committee on Tuesday

Daily Record

More than 20,000 sign West Lothian petitions to save sports venues and theatre

Council and Leisure trust under fire over planned cuts to pools, gyms and theatre. No consensus among politicians of best way to solve funding crisis

Edinburgh Live

Council and emergency services work together to help people suffering from 'hidden illness' of hoarding

They admitted the scale of the problem was not fully known

Daily Record

West Lothian council and emergency services working to tackle hidden illness of hoarding

Long a staple of TV shows, the risks to the lives of vulnerable people whose homes are stuffed with rubbish are recognised as a mental health and public safety issue by the council and emergency services

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Disappointment as plans for music and arts hub in former social work centre refused

The project had aimed to promote well-being through music and arts.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian music venue bid for old office building rejected

Bathgate third sector groups had bid to take over the former social work offices to create a music venue but a rejection over a lack of solid plans has led to a row over the way transfer of assets to community groups is run.

Daily Record

Council bosses warned 5.8 per cent council tax rise will 'come back to haunt them'

The SNP has warned councillors the rise - one of the highest in the country - is 'astonishing'

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian councillors warned council tax rise could come back to haunt them

Labour's 5.8 per cent hike in council tax is defended by the party as practical way to maintain services but other backers are unhappy and the Tories have said they won't support it long term.

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Welfare fund payments to those most in need could be slashed by more than £1m

West Lothian Council could bring the axe down next week when it sets its budget

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian set to slash £1m from welfare payments in budget

The council backed up its allocation from the Scottish Welfare Fund with an extra £1m in the last year. As things stand a repeat of that is unlikely

Daily Record

Call for parking fines on West Lothian streets to end 'dangerous free for all'

West Lothian Council is being urged to introduce parking fines to solve the issue

Edinburgh Live

Call for parking fines on West Lothian streets to end 'dangerous free for all'

West Lothian Council needs to introduce parking fines to end the dangerous free for all in towns such as Bathgate and Linlithgow, councillors heard.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian voluntary groups can apply for two year funding

Decision gives volunteers certainty in uncertain times says Councillor Kirsteen Sullivan, the depute leader of the council.

Edinburgh Live

What West Lothian will be charging to use electric vehicle power stations

Rapid charges for electric vehicles will cost 40p per Kw/hour at the council's 32 sites from February to help meet increased power costs and develop the network

Daily Record

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

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