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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023

Community councils 'divorce' after just one year

Carmondean and Deans will now have separate community councils

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

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 · Jan 27, 2023

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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 · Jan 27, 2023

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

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

West Lothian council tax rise of 4.5% needed to face 'unprecedented' budget gap

Budget decisions will be taken at the end of February and council committees are considering the costs. If agreed a 4.5% rise will take place for the next five years.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2023

West Lothian community councils getting 'divorced' only a year after merger

Neighbourhoods in northern Livingston will be better represented by two distinct community groups, say councillors after three month consultation

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2023

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West Lothian misses out on levelling-up cash to fix accident blackspot

West Lothian had looked for £15m to improve roads around the county as well as the main road to Bo'ness but lost out in the funding round

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023

West Lothian mum refuses to move back to damp and mouldy council house that causes health issues

On top of causing health issues, the damp has ruined clothes, carpets, blinds and furniture throughout her home, costing thousands of pounds.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

Mum refuses to move back to damp and mouldy council house after family plagued with health problems

Carolanne Gemmell has been told she'll need to move out for a year for repairs - but she's refusing to go back

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Housing estate gets green light despite fierce opposition from locals

West Lothian Council's Planning Committee threw out the proposal by Hallam Land Management - but the Scottish Government has backed it

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Over 7000 residents reply to West Lothian Council budget consultation

Plenty of locals have spoken up and told council bosses where they want money spent.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

Life-changing West Lothian estate unveiled with council leader given tour

The new homes in Livingston are aimed at enabling people to live independently.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

Controversial West Lothian housing plan eroding ancient community boundary

If a development at Brotherton Farm on the A71 goes ahead the gap between Livingston New Town and the ancient village of Polbeth will be just 280ft across the width of a burn

Edinburgh Live · Jan 3, 2023

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Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

West Lothian MSP Fiona Hyslop reassures constituents over SNP budget plans

The Linlithgow MSP says the government has 'chosen to protect West Lothian Council'.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 26, 2022

The neglected West Lothian estate that has become a haven for reckless fly tippers

Police and environmental watchdogs join council in investigation into well planned illegal dumping operation on an industrial estate in the new town.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 25, 2022

Inside ghost shopping centre near Edinburgh that lies abandoned 25 years after opening

Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Village opened in 1996 in West Lothian, with over 40 stores, claiming to be Scotland's new premier outlet for designer clothes

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Controversial plans to build houses could be given green light despite objections

Taylor Wimpey could win planning permission for the homes at Brotherton Farm

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Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Illegal fly-tipping costs council nearly £50,000 to clean up

The dumping of illegal waste is now being investigated by police

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

New affordable homes are ready for tenants

The much needed housing has been unveiled in Livingston

Edinburgh Live · Dec 20, 2022

West Lothian budget cut fears as thousands have their say on spending plans

More than 20,000 people commented on the cash crisis facing the council. Now a series of special meetings will give councillors an idea of how their share of the Scottish Government's budget will affect services.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 20, 2022

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

Edinburgh Live · Dec 15, 2022

House plan for grounds of historic West Lothian mansion rejected

Plans to build a new home in the grounds of an Edwardian mansion in Livingston have been thrown out after an appeal against the council's refusal earlier this year

Edinburgh Live · Dec 13, 2022

West Lothian Gaelic language plan outlined as number of speakers increases

The number of speakers has risen since the turn of the century but the adoption of Gaelic onto council information boards in buildings, and some signage will be gradual - there'll be no bilingual road signs

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022

Labour win West Lothian by-election beating SNP by a few hundred votes

The Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh ballot was called after the incumbent Labour councillor sadly passed away following a short illness

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