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Work is completed on new state-of-the-art school

The new Winchburgh Academy has been completed ahead of schedule and on budget.

Daily Record

West Lothian SNP accused of 'throwing toys out the pram' over representation

The SNP refused to take seats on the Licensing Board, and again hit out at a 'democratic deficit' on new council committees.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school children get £1m in clothing grants to help

More than 7,000 children have had help with school clothing grants administered by the council in the last year. Grants will rise for the new school term in August and families will soon be able to apply

Edinburgh Live

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People in West Lothian should expect cuts in council services thanks to spending squeeze

The leader of West Lothian Council, Lawrence Fitzpatrick, has hit out at the Scottish Government following its spending review

Daily Record

War of words breaks out over salaries for West Lothian councillors

A row broke out after SNP councillors wanted to delay a decision to allow further scrutiny - described as “nonsensical rhetoric” by Labour

Daily Record

West Lothian row over salaries paid to councillors after bid to delay vote fails

SNP councillors had called for a deferred decision on a motion to award committee chairs new salary levels of almost £30,000, but Labour scoffed at "nonsensical rhetoric" pointing to SNP support for national pay scheme earlier this year.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Labour seizes power from SNP after 10-hour marathon meeting

The SNP have branded the new council undemocratic after a lengthy online meeting saw Labour seize control of council with support from four Conservatives

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian Council to be run by minority Labour leadership as party accused of "grubby coalition" with Tories

Labour will continue to lead thanks to loose coalition from the four Conservative councillors, Independent and Lib Dem councillors

Daily Record

West Lothian council to be run by Labour after 'grubby coalition' with Tories

The voters made the SNP the largest party , with the largest share of the vote and the most councillors, but they were locked out of power after by Labour and the Conservatives.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Council still without a leader as decision delayed until next week

The SNP has approached Labour to suggest they could work together to "lock out the Tories"

Daily Record

West Lothian council still without leader after decision delayed

Councillors across the chamber in Livingston voted to give themselves more time for negations on the leadership and Provost for the next five years. The council meets again on May 24

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Council Election 2022: Lib Dems claim Tory seat as Conservatives squeezed

The Lib Dems claimed the first of three Tory seats in West Lothian. Optimistic Conservatives saw early first choice leads wiped out. Both SNP and Labour added to their numbers

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Council election: Anti-social behaviour needs to be tackled

Ward Profile: Livingston South

Daily Record

West Lothian Elections 2022: Livingston South town centre troubles among voter concerns

The temporary closure of the Lanthorn Community Centre has hit local communities hard, but having the town centre on the doorstep of the ward brings its own difficulties for Livingston South, as does bounding open country to the south

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West Lothian Election 2022: Labour leader warns of growing divide between Holyrood and councils

There has been a change in the way local councils are treated by the Scottish Government- and it's not healthy warns the Labour leader in Livingston.

Daily Record

West Lothian election candidates are revealed

The council elections will be held on May 5

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Election 2022: Who can I vote for? All the candidates standing for election

A total of 73 candidates will contest 33 seats across nine wards on 5 May, with the biggest battle set to be fought in the East Livingston and East Calder, and Livingston South seats.

Daily Record

West Lothian Council will do everything in its power to give homes to Ukrainian refugees

Officials are working to rehome families fleeing the conflict

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Workplace parking charges rejected

Measures were branded a “discretionary taxation”.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian funding 'worst ever' as council faces slashing services

West Lothian Council is facing £12m of cuts and has joined the 31 other local authorities to call for a meeting with the First Minister and a rethink on the Holyrood spending plans.

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