West Lothian’s Executive has agreed the changes which will see an end to rates relief on empty properties after six months, and in some cases three months.

Economics

The average rise is said to be 27% but some residents are seeing their go up by as much as 33%

Economics

Low carbon, low energy, low cost: discover West Shore on Granton Waterfront and a range of 1 & 2 bed apartments designed for net zero living

Society

Those needing to act are households with electricity meters that rely on the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) to set the rate of energy as this service is being cut off completely this year

Economics

Historic Environment Scotland, who own the loch, are putting up warning signage around the site.

Politics

Councillors agreed to the plans in a special meeting of the full council on Monday.

Economics

Councillors across the chamber backed the 3.5% increase which will be in force until 2027/28.

Economics

Nearly one million people suffer from dementia in the UK, two thirds of whom live at home. Caring for those with the condition, is set to cost the health service as much as £90bn each year by 2040.

Science

Councillors will meet in Livingston next Tuesday, February 25, to set this year’s revenue and capital budget for West Lothian.

Politics

East Lothian Council’s proposed council tax increase of 10 per cent is unjustified, says reader

Economics