5 h. ago West Lothian school transport cost prompts question over free bus pass use

The council pays £1, 245 per pupil to provide ‘free’ school transport - but with the Scottish Government also providing free bus passes to under 22s, one councillor questioned why pupils were not being asked to use normal buses.

Politics

51 h. ago Four West Lothian schools get uniform hubs to help families in need

The bank had funding from West Lothian Climate Action Network for a scheme which helps families in need and clothes thousands of children a year.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian summer holiday support will include free school meals

The money is part of the free school meals programme which ensures youngsters do not lose out during the six week summer holidays which start at the end of this month.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian school transport applications open for children starting primary and secondary

Anyone who has a child going into P1 or S1 in August should apply before June 23

Politics

3 d. ago Exam clash fears prompt change to West Lothian school holidays

The changes will see the Easter holiday moved forward, and will also take account of the council election in early May 2027.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian schoolboy joins big bunch of jokers at the Scottish Parliament

P3 pupil John McGlynn from Livingston left MSPs in fits of laughter

Politics

5 d. ago Pupils from West Lothian school make final preparations for life

Armadale Academy has a partnership with Khaya School in the Mulanje district of Malawi

Politics

1 week ago Construction work progressing well at high school in West Lothian with problematic aerated concrete

The project is on track for completion in Spring 2026

Politics

1 week ago Senior pupils from primary school in West Lothian visit UK Parliament

P7 pupils took the opportunity to learn more about democracy, politics, and the work of MPs

Politics

2 w. ago West Lothian school cyber attack 'obviously worrying' says councillor

Parents and carers have been sent letters advising them to take extra precautions and a live investigation remains ongoing.

Events

3 w. ago More than £1m a year to help families with school clothing costs paid out by West Lothian Council

The council offers among the biggest grants in Scotland in administering the Scottish Government scheme.

Economics