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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

Full list of areas affected as Scottish schools sent 'threatening messages'

Schools across the country have received 'threatening messages' this morning, prompting multiple evacuations

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

'Only council in Scotland': Fury as West Lothian ends meeting broadcasts

West Lothian Council has come under fire after becoming the only local authority in Scotland to stop recording and broadcasting its meetings

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Scottish council acted unlawfully in school toilet provision, judge finds

A COUNCIL acted unlawfully in its provision of toilets at a primary school where the main toilets are in mixed-sex areas, a judge has ruled.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

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Council acted unlawfully in school toilet provision, judge rules

The case was brought against West Lothian Council.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Scottish lawyer guilty of misconduct given power over £20m UK Government fund

A SCOTTISH Labour council appointee set to oversee delivery of a £20 million UK Government fund was previously found guilty of professional…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

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

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'No respect to local people': Festive light show cancellation sparks anger

A FESTIVE Christmas lights event forced to pull the plug over storm damage and surging insurance costs has sparked an angry confrontation between…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Hugely popular Christmas light event cancelled due to storm damage

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2025

Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Three Scottish schools face 'emergency closure' over water failures, council warns

THREE Scottish schools have been subject to “emergency closure” after issues with the water supply ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

SNP beat Scottish Labour to win new council seat in by-election

THE SNP have won a council by-election, called after the retirement of a long-standing representative ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

Tributes as Scottish councillor and former SNP chief of staff dies

A SCOTTISH councillor who previously worked as the SNP's chief of staff has died ...

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2024

Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

Some councils have not yet provided figures.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

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The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Fire service warned of concrete collapse risk last year, emails show

The correspondence between the Scottish Government and local authority officials was revealed under freedom of information laws.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Spaces for People scheme to cost West Lothian £100,000 despite end of pandemic

The bill will cover the costs of removing some temporary measures and making others permanent

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023

How would you spend £60,000 community pot?

Grant cash is available - and council is looking to community for ideas on how to spend it

Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2023

West Lothian Spaces for People projects land council with £100,000 bill

The council's Executive has agreed to cover costs of removing unwanted remains of programme and making permanent those communities supported

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2023

West Lothian community projects urged to bid for fund to develop new facilities

Holyrood funding funding package to improve community facilities across the county. Groups invited to bid

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Funding to replace run-down primary schools 'completely unacceptable'

Riverside and Letham primary schools are need of replacement

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

West Lothian care homes will remain open as health board backs council plan

The IJB agreed to accept the council's offer and have agreed that there are no plans to close any of the long-term placement care homes

Edinburgh Live · Jun 27, 2023

West Lothian care homes remain open as health board backs council plan

Jobs and long term care homes places guaranteed as joint health committee backs £1.2m five-year rescue, but changes to hospital care for the elderly unsettle councillors who call for more information

Edinburgh Live · Jun 26, 2023

West Lothian primary school replacement funding delay 'completely unacceptable'

One new school could replace two dilapidated primary school buildings if Holyrood commits to funding

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2023

West Lothian council call for national fund to tackle crumbling concrete

Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle says a national fund will be needed as more and more public buildings are found to have roofs made of a notorious sponge-like concrete known as RAAC

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

West Lothian Council issue stern response to Scottish Swimming letter following pool closure decision

Scottish Swimming urged the council to reconsider the planned closures, which will see three swimming pools close on August 31, but the council say it's a necessary move.

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