7 h. ago Bids from voluntary groups seeking help from West Lothian Council topped more than £1m

And with more than half the Third Sector services total budget of £944,000 going to just five organisations there have been calls from the local Voluntary Sector Gateway for the budget to grow to meet rising demand.

Economics

4 d. ago Furious West Lothian home owner ordered to tear down fence protecting her home

Dawn Gardner accused West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee of “bullying” behaviour, and of ignoring a decision by Scottish ministers, which agreed the land belonged to her.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian village to get 48 new homes despite pressure on health services

West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee heard that the site is part of a larger area that first won permission for development in 2021.

Society

1 week ago 'Disastrous' private construction schemes accounting for £18.6 million of council tax in West Lothian

Angela Constance MSP fears that the Chancellor could be set to reintroduce PFI

Economics

3 w. ago West Lothian town fighting plan for car park charges as petition launched

Just weeks after West Lothian Council unveiled proposals for new parking regulations - which includes plans to charge for parking on town streets in the county - Bathgate Community Council has launched a petition to scrap the move.

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian Council warn 'sticking plaster' approach to ending child poverty won't work

Holyrood ministers have been told that simply throwing money at the issue will not solve the problem and there is a call for a more holistic approach including investment in housing education and transport schemes.

Events

3 w. ago Volunteer input crucial to future plans for West Lothian community venues

West Lothian Council is working to hand over the running of more than 30 community venues to local communities in a bid to cut costs.

Politics