34 h. ago West Lothian Council chiefs 'unable to quantify' what cyberattack cost

Councillors were told this week that a live investigation remains ongoing though the IT system recovery phase is now complete.

Events

8 d. ago UK Government announces £20 million investment to transform West Lothian neighbourhoods

The Pride in Place programme will see up to £280 million shared among 12 Scottish local authorities, including up to £20 million for West Lothian Council, to precisely target areas which can benefit most from funding being made available for a wide range of regeneration projects.

Economics

1 week ago West Lothian residents 'fed up' with problems from illegal traveller sites

West Lothian Council faces a bill of more than £50,000 to clear up after traveller encampments at Craigswood in Livingston this summer.

Events

3 w. ago Survey highlights challenges faced by West Lothian residents when heating homes

A total of 42% of residents in West Lothian Council describing that their home is usually or always cold, or not as warm as they’d like.

Society

3 w. 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

3 w. ago West Lothian locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics