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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council election 2022: SNP promise more community input

A shake up of the council committee structure will give increased voice to community groups at the Livingston based council, pledges the SNP

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum hits out after daughter left with brain injury in vicious school attack was 'treated like criminal' and taken to court

The concerned mother told the school her daughter would not be returning after the attack and the pair were dragged to court

Daily Record

West Lothian schoolgirl left with brain injury after horrific attack by pupil

The 12-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, suffered a brain injury in 2020 after being repeatedly smacked against a concrete corridor floor, as her mum has now spoken out about aftermath of the incident

Edinburgh Live

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Scots girl left with brain injury after vicious school attack 'treated like criminal' and taken to court

The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was forced to undergo surgery on her jaw following injuries sustained during the assault at a school in the West Lothian area.

Daily Record

Council back calls for new railway station

Councillor said that residents in surrounding towns wanted the new station as much as those living in Winchburgh

Daily Record

Retiring West Lothian councillors thanked for long service ahead of election

Six councillors including the longest serving Provost, Tom Kerr, have given 82 years' service to the communities of West Lothian

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Council employees to get extra holiday as thanks for service during pandemic

Workers rewarded for going "above call of duty" during covid crisis

Daily Record

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Winchburgh train station 'vital for other communities' including Falkirk

It's feared that the rapidly expanding Winchburgh may not get its promised railway station as costs have soared in a decade.

Daily Record

West Lothian council workers to get extra holiday as thanks for Covid response

Council leader praises "outstanding staff" for working beyond the call of duty during pandemic as extra day's holiday is granted in recognition

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian residents plead for train station at local village

West Lothian Council has agreed to back a plea for government funding to build a railway station in Winchburgh after costs have surged to around £20m

Edinburgh Live

Appeal for foster carers in West Lothian

Becoming a foster parent offers individuals and families the chance to support a young person by taking them into their home.

Daily Record

Organisations that help West Lothian families facing food shortages award grants by council

Nearly £300,000 has been granted by West Lothian Council.

Daily Record

Plans for a West Lothian covid memorial are revealed

West Lothian Council and greenspace scotland are looking for artists to come forward who are interested in getting involved.

Daily Record

West Lothian election candidates are revealed

The council elections will be held on May 5

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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.

Edinburgh Live

Housing plan to double the size of West Lothian village knocked back

A total of 300 homes would have engulfed historic cottages built before the First World War to promote sustainable living and green space in the village of Bents.

Daily Record

Make sure you check Easter bin days for West Lothian

West Lothian Council has advised locals of the arrangements for the Easter weekend

Daily Record

West Lothian low income families to receive a welcome cash boost

Cash payment aims to offset spiralling energy bills

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West Lothian vandals destroy local play park after sparking deliberate fires

The West Lothian Council has hit out at those responsible after they caused "thousands of pounds worth of damage" to a play park and other parts of the area in recent weeks.

Daily Record

West Lothian Councillors put disused buildings on standby for accommodating Ukrainian refugees

As Ukrainian refugees begin to arrive in West Lothian, councillors have agreed to put the Low Port outdoor centre and other disused buildings on standby to accommodate them

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian teen's fight to save otter habitat from developers

As housebuilders appeal rejection of plan to develop in open country threatening wildlife habitat, a village teenager in Mid Calder has led a petition to stop the plans

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

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian teachers expect "tsunami" of appeals on exams

A teaching union says it expects huge numbers of appeals on results as pupils get ready for their first sit down National and Higher exams in two years.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian's Spaces for People programme is to be scrapped in July

West Lothian Council say the scheme will now end in July after a meeting of the full council, and measures like temporary speed limits will end across the county

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian could be set for new luxury glamping holiday park at site of old pub

West Lothian Council received notice from a construction firm recently to create eight new holiday glamping pods at the rural site. The council has passed two other similar projects recently.

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