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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Leisure

Council pledges to continue with swimming lessons in face of pool closure threat

The local authority says it will continue to support and fund the Learn2Swim programme

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

West Lothian pledge on swimming lessons after pool closure threat

The council confirms it will continue to support a learn to swim programme as leisure trust names pools marked for closure

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

Politicians will fight 'tooth and nail' to stop closure of Howden Park and swimming pools

The proposed plans are 'devastating' for workers and the whole of West Lothian

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

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West Lothian family gutted as accessible leisure centre at risk of closure

The schoolgirl is striving to recover and hydrotherapy is a huge part of the process. It would be a detrimental loss to the family if their local pool was to close.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Fight to save West Lothian arts venue as thousands sign petition against proposed closure

Petition drawn up and campaign group formed on day it was announced Howden Park Centre would close. Protests planned for Tuesday's council debate

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Shock proposals could see Howden Park Centre and three leisure centres closed to save cash

West Lothian Leisure Board of Directors has ratified a proposal to shut Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool, Xcite Livingston and Howden Park Centre in Livingston

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Three West Lothian Leisure pools at risk of closing due to cuts with a loss of 75 jobs

A proposal has been submitted to West Lothian Council advising for a full closure of four of West Lothian Leiure’s venues including Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool, Xcite Livingston and Howden Park Centre in Livingston.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023

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West Lothian Leisure appoints new chair as it faces funding challenges

Sergio Tansini has served as a board member on the Trust which runs gyms and pools as well as cultural venues in the county. Tributes have been paid to Cindy Brook his predecessor

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2023

West Lothian football club donates meals to Winter Warmer offer

The club have donated 100 meals to West Lothian Leisure Xcite's Winter Warmer offer.

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

West Lothian hikes council tax by 5.8 per cent to 'save services'

Subsidised buses, free garden waste uplift and libraries protected as finance compromise agreed.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 21, 2023

Council tax in West Lothian rises by an eye watering 5.8 per cent

But the hike means many services have been saved from the axe

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

West Lothian Leisure centres bounce back after the pandemic

Customer numbers have returned to nearly 90 per cent of pre-Covid levels

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Every swimming pool in West Lothian to be reviewed under budget cuts

Energy costs are soaring and the county's 19 pools are the biggest consumers

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Use of all West Lothian swimming pools to be reviewed in cost cutting probe

Swimming pools incur huge energy costs but officials insist the energy saving review is 'holistic' and focuses on maximising use of all council buildings

Edinburgh Live · Feb 7, 2023

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Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

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

Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023

Warning West Lothian swimming pools and leisure centres at risk from 'blind' cut

Councillors are being asked to cut funding for West Lothian Leisure, but argued they had been given no information on what the likely impact on community venues would be.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Warm welcome is guaranteed during cost of living crisis

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

Leisure staff in awards shortlist for helping people of all ages learn to swim

Xcite West Lothian Leisure has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Scottish Swimming Awards

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Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

New pictures show what West Lothian's newest state-of-the art leisure centre will have to offer

The new Winchburgh Sport and Wellbeing Hub will boast hi-tech facilities

Daily Record · Aug 24, 2022

West Lothian Xcite centres win financial lifeline

Financial backing is guaranteed as leisure centres battle back from covid closures

Edinburgh Live · Aug 16, 2022

West Lothian leisure centres win financial security after council backing

Council agrees to provide 'letter of comfort' guaranteeing finances for West Lothian Leisure as it fights back from the pandemic lockdowns.

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

New Sports Hub created at West Lothian School campus as part of huge Winchburgh development

The new £16 million Winchburgh Sport and Wellbeing Hub will be used by all schools in the area

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022

Chief who helped West Lothian leisure services survive pandemic retires

Tim Dent will retire as chief executive of West Lothian leisure in June

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