The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

Stress concern as West Lothian council sees staff sickness rise

Covid and long Covid rate now classed as normal sickness absence may be reason for climb on 2021 figures, but stress and long term absence dominates the sick lines.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022

New West Lothian cycle circuit set to be finished early next year

Linlithgow will see a new £1.25m cycling circuit opening next year, playing a key role in developing the sport across the county and Scotland

Edinburgh Live · Aug 18, 2022

Work set to begin on new cycle circuit

Work will begin in September with construction completed expected to be complete in early in 2023.

Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022

Plans for massive new West Lothian park revealed, boasting water sports and cycling facilities

if approved, Daisy Park will be created at the site of the historic Winchburgh Brickworks

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Plans for major adventure water park in West Lothian submitted

PLANS for a huge adventure water park have been submitted to West Lothian Council.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022

Help is available for West Lothian families struggling with school costs

Online applications are now being accepted to help with uniforms and lunches

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

14,000 West Lothian young people apply for free bus scheme as parents report application struggles

The scheme introduced at the end of January allows Scots under the age of 22 to claim free bus travel through their Young Scot Card. However, parents are reporting problems with the application process.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 2, 2022

Around 14000 young people take up free bus travel scheme in West Lothian as parents struggle to make applications

The scheme was introduced at the end of January to allow Scots under the age of 22 to claim a free bus pass through the Young Scot card.

Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022

West Lothian Council planners will not stand in way of controversial Black Bitch name change

A council report says there is no reason to object to the change in signage on the C-listed building

Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022

West Lothian residents last chance to have a say on council spending

Faced with a £38m shortfall in funding and frozen finances for the next few years the council wants to hear from local people what services should be prioritised. The deadline to add your voice is Sunday

Edinburgh Live · Jul 29, 2022