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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

West Lothian public transport passengers set to lose out in council budget

West Lothian's councillors have tough decisions to take tomorrow which will bring very visible changes to the county and affect thousands.

Edinburgh Live

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

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

Daily Record

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New £5.8 million extension unveiled at West Lothian school

Pinewood now boasts a games hall, dining spaces, additional classrooms and offices

Daily Record

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

West Lothian pupils who made dog fouling map and tackled bad parking congratulated

The P6 class at Harrysmuir Primary in Livingston created a dog fouling map to shame those not cleaning up after pets. They improved their own grounds to encourage wildlife and have plans to improve the way parents park around their school

Edinburgh Live

More than half of West Lothian council staff were off sick for at least one day last year

Stress has been cited as one of the main reason for absence

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More than half of West Lothian council staff off sick for at least one day last year

Stress is the reason most given for sickness and long term absence makes up for almost three-quarters of those off.

Edinburgh Live

Council launches plan to tackle soaring energy bills in its buildings

A number of measures have been identified to cut costs

Daily Record

West Lothian Council will build almost 400 homes in five years

£27m will be used to build new houses and more than £100m will be used to upgrading existing

Daily Record

West Lothian Council to build almost 400 homes in five years

Councillors agreed a housing budget which will see £27m set aside for new builds and more than £100m to be spent upgrading its existing stock.

Edinburgh Live

Anger as rural homes could be swallowed up by housing development

Garden City in Bents could be surrounded by new homes after the Scottish Government overturned the council's rejection of plans

Daily Record

West Lothian residents fume as much-loved 'Garden City' to get 300 new homes

Garden City, a street of Edwardian cottages built to promote a sustainable life in open spaces could be surrounded by new homes after the Scottish Government overturned the council's rejection of plans that will double the size of the tiny community of Bents

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum 'hands baby to strangers' in bid to get on packed bus

Dee commutes to work four to five days a week but has been left feeling distressed due to the unreliability of the services in the Whitburn area and is worried it's affecting their job.

Edinburgh Live

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Daily Record

Pupils praised after cleaning up in their community

Harrysmuir students have done a wonderful job cleaning up the area around the school

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council recruits 149 more teachers over three years

As a numbers dispute between a local MSP and the council goes on senior officials say Government statistics prove they have spent all funds allocated to them.

Daily Record

Row breaks out as SNP accuses council of squandering money to recruit teachers

West Lothian Council's Chief Executive hit back, calling the allegation "completely inaccurate"

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian rejects MSP claim it failed to recruit teachers with £5m fund

SNP MSP claims that an additional £5m has only seen 29 teachers hired instead of 100, but senior council officials and the Labour administration insisted the money had been used properly and defended their record in education

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West Lothian swimming pools and leisure centres at risk amid funding cuts

West Lothian Leisure could see funding squeezed by almost £1m in the next three years

Daily Record

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres could close to balance budget

A review of all facilities is underway as the council seeks to plug budget black hole

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

Daily Record

Community councils 'divorce' after just one year

Carmondean and Deans will now have separate community councils

Daily Record

Cuts to services set to be discussed as council tries to balance books

Locals have been warned budget saving proposals will result in significant changes

Daily Record

Disappointment as West Lothian misses out on Levelling Up cash to upgrade accident blackspot

A joint bid by West Lothian and Falkirk councils to carry out work was refused

Daily Record

Council tax could rise by 4.5 per cent to tackle 'unprecedented' financial crisis

The council would still face a funding gap of more than £47m even with the steep increase

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