5 h. ago Warning as West Lothian Council looks at possible closure of nine nurseries

Councillors on the Education Executive are set to discuss proposals to close nine nurseries in August to address the falling numbers and the high number of surplus spaces currently within council nurseries.

Events

50 h. ago Call to review West Lothian Council's use of Elon Musk's social media platform X

SNP group leader Janet Campbell asked senior managers whether their use of the platform should also be reviewed.

Politics

3 d. ago JD Vance responds to Trump's refusal to endorse him as his successor... and issues new warning to woke European leaders in our uncensored West Wing interview

A month into Trump's new administration and J.D. Vance has the swagger of someone who has been in the job for years. Lounging in his office, Vance reveals he's just got off the phone with his boss.

Events

5 d. ago A heartfelt eulogy to garden centres, which are increasingly under threat of closure... Why we must treasure these nurseries of national well

Through scents of lilies and gardenias, and the trickling sound of water, people move with quiet ease. A good garden centre is a little Eden - but, unlike paradise, it guarantees a tearoom.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian Council claim empty building rates relief change will save them '£1m a year'

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

9 d. ago West Lothian Council confirm case of avian flu at Linlithgow Loch

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

Politics

9 d. ago Brexit and Budget blamed for closure of two Petersham owned restaurants in Covent Garden

Decision was taken after months exploring options “in view of the significant cost challenges”

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian Council's ambitious £100m plan 'to help end the housing crisis'

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

Economics

1 week ago Cost of West Lothian council services set to rise by an average of up to five per cent

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

Politics

1 week ago Readers' Letters: Taxpayers need protection from council pickpockets

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

Economics