31 h. ago West Lothian community centre managers refuse to sign up to changes

The current management committee which oversees lets of public space in the Bathgate partnership building on South Bridge Street had proposed its own dissolution.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian Council may struggle to make savings in its school community wings

In January the 12 schools were controversially included in the £1m savings plan built around community centres.

Politics

6 d. ago Call for volunteers to relaunch West Lothian community food store

The Livingston neighbourhood of Ladywell lost its community project, which provided low cost food to locals early on last year .

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian villagers hoping to expand community food hub saved from closure

New links with food suppliers have been set up and the pantry welcomes around 40 visitors a week in Bridgend.

Politics

1 week ago Anger as travellers set up camp with a dozen caravans on public football pitches

Around a dozen caravans and vehicles descended on the grounds at Eliburn Park, in West Lothian and home of Livingston FC Community Club, disrupting matches.

Transport

2 w. ago Councillors call on villagers to support return of community council to Bridgend

Councillor Sally Pattle said that community councils provided the community with “ direct link” to West Lothian Council to help shape the places represented.

Politics

2 w. ago You can make a difference by becoming a community councillor in West Lothian

Around 300 people will be elected across the local authority

Politics

2 w. ago Radio show presenter receives volunteer award from The Centre, Livingston

Beth Hailstones, who was nominated by her very proud sister Rachel, has been volunteering with various charities and organisations in West Lothian over the past two years, including the Regal Radio community station where she has been a presenter since last year.

Events

3 w. ago West Lothian community centre group to 'dissolve' next year due to running costs

The move comes in protest at West Lothian Council’s proposals to press ahead with changes to the way community centres and halls are run as the council tires to wring £1 million in budget savings from them.

Politics

3 w. ago New West Lothian Xcite community gym set to open with 'state

The community gym, located at West Calder High School will be opening mid-September with the same kit used in all Xcite gyms.

Politics

4 w. ago Pensioners lose battle to save West Lothian community cafe in their retirement home

An 11th-hour rescue plan, which would have kept just one paid member of staff at the Rosemount Gardens cafe, was rejected by the Integration Joint Board which oversees social care.

Events