The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council Election 2022: Lib Dems claim Tory seat as Conservatives squeezed

The Lib Dems claimed the first of three Tory seats in West Lothian. Optimistic Conservatives saw early first choice leads wiped out. Both SNP and Labour added to their numbers

Edinburgh Live · May 6, 2022

West Lothian Council election - disappointment for Tories as Lib Dems take first ever seat

Local bookshop owner Sally Pattle was elected despite Tory candidate Chris Horne hoping for majority of retiring Provost Tom Kerr’s 3,000 votes

Daily Record · May 6, 2022

West Lothian Council election 2022: Full list of winners

The results are in, here are your new and returning councillors

Daily Record · May 6, 2022

Increase in 'extreme weather' due to climate change pushed up West Lothian Council budget by £40million

Harsh winters in 2009 and 2010 put massive pressure on the local authority's finances

Daily Record · May 2, 2022

West Lothian extreme weather clear-up added £40m to council costs

Harsh winters and flooding have helped push up repair and maintenance costs since the turn of the century . Now West Lothian Council will introduce new operating measures to meet the challenges of extreme weather

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022

West Lothian Elections 2022: How to cast your vote and why you shouldn't put an 'x'

The new West Lothian Council will be elected under the Single Transferrable Voting system. It gives the voters greater say in who represents their interests.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022

Local election 2022 survey on the issues that matter most to you

33 seats are up for grabs on polling day next week

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

West Lothian Council election 2022: SNP promise more community input

A shake up of the council committee structure will give increased voice to community groups at the Livingston based council, pledges the SNP

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2022

West Lothian mum hits out after daughter left with brain injury in vicious school attack was 'treated like criminal' and taken to court

The concerned mother told the school her daughter would not be returning after the attack and the pair were dragged to court

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022

West Lothian schoolgirl left with brain injury after horrific attack by pupil

The 12-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, suffered a brain injury in 2020 after being repeatedly smacked against a concrete corridor floor, as her mum has now spoken out about aftermath of the incident

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2022