The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian Council

Developers wanted to turn a chicken farm east of Livingston into a 410 acre village of 1,800 homes with shops and facilities. West Lothian Council rejected that and now the Scottish Government has dismissed an appeal against that rejection.

Limited tickets are available for a memorial service this Friday at Kirk of Calder in Mid Calder

The council's leaders shared their condolences and paid tribute following the passing of Queen Elizabeth.

Lawrence Fitzpatrick insists a pay deal offered to end strikes by cleansing staff mustn't be allowed to impact other services.

Livingston Civic Centre scene of historic announcement of King Charles' Accession on Sunday morning

The Edinburgh Monarchs had been hoping to purchase the land and build a new West Lothian Community Stadium in Livingston.

Council leader and Provost lead tributes following the death of Broxburn Labour councillor Ann Davidson following short illness

Ann, wife of late former councillor Lex Davidson, was described as "caring and hard-working woman"

Council leader warns that settlement offered to end bin and school strikes must not see other services starved of cash.

Even former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has joined calls not the change the pub's name, which has been linked to the town for seven centuries

The council is calling for a joint response to the cost of living crisis with its Community Planning Partnership board joining forces with business and the Third Sector to help those most in need this winter