The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Charity that has supported West Lothian families for 22 years closes due to funding crisis

Signpost is shutting because of the pressures of the pandemic and cost of living crisis

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

East Lothian man taken to hospital after motorbike smash on quiet road

A 55-year-old has been taken to the Royal Infirmary after a crash involving a motorbike and a van on Johnnie Cope's Road in Prestonpans, with his condition unknown.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 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

West Lothian Council considered using storage containers to solve housing shortage

Housing officers were asked to investigate options including homes created out of storage containers and modern prefab housing

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

No quick fix for West Lothian's housing shortage as temporary schemes ruled out

Temporary housing no cheaper than permanent homes and subject to the same building controls, Holyrood forbids council using the money allocated to tackle the homeless crisis to finances housebuilding

Edinburgh Live · Feb 6, 2023

West Lothian mum asks for more support for child struggling with school closures

Teachers across Scotland have been taking part in strikes following a lengthy dispute over pay after rejecting a five per cent pay rise offer.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 4, 2023

West Lothian public toilets costing council £16 for every flush

Spending a penny in Craigshill costs the council £16 a go because the £27,000 a year public toilet is hardly used, and twelve others cost the council almost £400,000a year in contract fees.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2023

West Lothian bus services, bins and lollipop crossing staff face cuts in brutal budget

Cutbacks in day to day services for householders, and in schools and community venues, will radically change life if harsh cuts are backed by councillors

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2023

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"

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023