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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

More than half of West Lothian council staff off sick for at least one day last year

Stress is the reason most given for sickness and long term absence makes up for almost three-quarters of those off.

Edinburgh Live

Council launches plan to tackle soaring energy bills in its buildings

A number of measures have been identified to cut costs

Daily Record

West Lothian Council will build almost 400 homes in five years

£27m will be used to build new houses and more than £100m will be used to upgrading existing

Daily Record

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West Lothian Council to build almost 400 homes in five years

Councillors agreed a housing budget which will see £27m set aside for new builds and more than £100m to be spent upgrading its existing stock.

Edinburgh Live

Anger as rural homes could be swallowed up by housing development

Garden City in Bents could be surrounded by new homes after the Scottish Government overturned the council's rejection of plans

Daily Record

West Lothian residents fume as much-loved 'Garden City' to get 300 new homes

Garden City, a street of Edwardian cottages built to promote a sustainable life in open spaces could be surrounded by new homes after the Scottish Government overturned the council's rejection of plans that will double the size of the tiny community of Bents

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum 'hands baby to strangers' in bid to get on packed bus

Dee commutes to work four to five days a week but has been left feeling distressed due to the unreliability of the services in the Whitburn area and is worried it's affecting their job.

Edinburgh Live

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Pupils praised after cleaning up in their community

Harrysmuir students have done a wonderful job cleaning up the area around the school

Daily Record

West Lothian council recruits 149 more teachers over three years

As a numbers dispute between a local MSP and the council goes on senior officials say Government statistics prove they have spent all funds allocated to them.

Edinburgh Live

Row breaks out as SNP accuses council of squandering money to recruit teachers

West Lothian Council's Chief Executive hit back, calling the allegation "completely inaccurate"

Daily Record

West Lothian rejects MSP claim it failed to recruit teachers with £5m fund

SNP MSP claims that an additional £5m has only seen 29 teachers hired instead of 100, but senior council officials and the Labour administration insisted the money had been used properly and defended their record in education

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian swimming pools and leisure centres at risk amid funding cuts

West Lothian Leisure could see funding squeezed by almost £1m in the next three years

Daily Record

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres could close to balance budget

A review of all facilities is underway as the council seeks to plug budget black hole

Daily Record

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

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Daily Record

Community councils 'divorce' after just one year

Carmondean and Deans will now have separate community councils

Daily Record

Cuts to services set to be discussed as council tries to balance books

Locals have been warned budget saving proposals will result in significant changes

Daily Record

Disappointment as West Lothian misses out on Levelling Up cash to upgrade accident blackspot

A joint bid by West Lothian and Falkirk councils to carry out work was refused

Daily Record

Council tax could rise by 4.5 per cent to tackle 'unprecedented' financial crisis

The council would still face a funding gap of more than £47m even with the steep increase

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West Lothian council tax rise of 4.5% needed to face 'unprecedented' budget gap

Budget decisions will be taken at the end of February and council committees are considering the costs. If agreed a 4.5% rise will take place for the next five years.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian community councils getting 'divorced' only a year after merger

Neighbourhoods in northern Livingston will be better represented by two distinct community groups, say councillors after three month consultation

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian misses out on levelling-up cash to fix accident blackspot

West Lothian had looked for £15m to improve roads around the county as well as the main road to Bo'ness but lost out in the funding round

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum refuses to move back to damp and mouldy council house that causes health issues

On top of causing health issues, the damp has ruined clothes, carpets, blinds and furniture throughout her home, costing thousands of pounds.

Daily Record

Mum refuses to move back to damp and mouldy council house after family plagued with health problems

Carolanne Gemmell has been told she'll need to move out for a year for repairs - but she's refusing to go back

Daily Record

Housing estate gets green light despite fierce opposition from locals

West Lothian Council's Planning Committee threw out the proposal by Hallam Land Management - but the Scottish Government has backed it

Daily Record

Over 7000 residents reply to West Lothian Council budget consultation

Plenty of locals have spoken up and told council bosses where they want money spent.

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