The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

West Lothian garden village plans knocked back as appeal refused

Developers wanted to turn a chicken farm east of Livingston into a 410 acre village of 1,800 homes with shops and facilities. West Lothian Council rejected that and now the Scottish Government has dismissed an appeal against that rejection.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 14, 2022

West Lothian Council plans church memorial service for Queen

Limited tickets are available for a memorial service this Friday at Kirk of Calder in Mid Calder

Edinburgh Live · Sep 13, 2022

West Lothian Council political leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The council's leaders shared their condolences and paid tribute following the passing of Queen Elizabeth.

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022

Tributes to popular councillor Ann Davidson who has passed away after short illness

Ann, wife of late former councillor Lex Davidson, was described as "caring and hard-working woman"

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022

West Lothian seeks assurances pay deal funding will not impact other services

Council leader warns that settlement offered to end bin and school strikes must not see other services starved of cash.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Pub bosses face backlash over plans to change historic boozer's 'offensive' name

Even former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has joined calls not the change the pub's name, which has been linked to the town for seven centuries

Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

West Lothian's community call to action on cost of living crisis

The council is calling for a joint response to the cost of living crisis with its Community Planning Partnership board joining forces with business and the Third Sector to help those most in need this winter

Edinburgh Live · Sep 1, 2022

Volunteers who helped helped secure world-class cycling facility for West Lothian celebrate their achievement

New £1.25 West Lothian Cycle Circuit at Linlithgow Leisure Centre will be completed next year

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Over 2000 West Lothian Council staff were off sick in just three months

Stress has been cited as one of the biggest factors of high sickness levels

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Call to action to tackle cost of living crisis in West Lothian

Community leaders met to discuss how to help local households as bills soar

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022