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West Lothian housing officers welcome increased funding for 'buy-back scheme'
Housing
The Scottish Government has pledged to deliver up to £4.9 billion of investment across Scotland in the coming four years with homes delivered through a mixture of public and privately targeted funding.
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Child poverty figures focus of blame game among West Lothian councillors
West Lothian Council
The Local Democracy Reporting Service first revealed West Lothian is in the top ten of highest levels of child poverty in the country. In a list of shame the county’s figure of 24.1% outstrips Edinburgh and neighbour South Lanarkshire.
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Winchburgh Growers and Wombles continue to Keep Scotland Beautiful
West Lothian News
Judges praised both groups for their work with local schools and nurseries, and were impressed by the dedication shown by volunteers to develop and enhance the village’s green spaces.
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Firework legislation a toothless tiger says West Lothian councillor
West Lothian Council
Conservative Alison Adamson pointed to widespread online sales, and another member of the Public and Community Safety PDSP raised questions about the widely advertised sales of fireworks.
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West Lothian opposition fails in second bid to stall community centre changes
West Lothian Council
In fractious exchanges at a meeting of the council’s Executive the Labour minority-led administration faced criticism of the yet to conclude plans, branded a “desk-based exercise” which excluded volunteers.
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Winchburgh to get long-awaited train station as plans granted by council
West Lothian News
Granting of planning consent follows a period of focused work by partners including Winchburgh Developments Ltd, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, SEStran and West Lothian Council to progress the detailed business case for the station.
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Renowned Bathgate butcher named High Street Hero of the Lothians
West Lothian News
Paul Boyle, of Boghall Butchers, has been named as this year’s Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero for Lothian.
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West Lothian councillor by-election set for December 11
West Lothian Council
The poll follows the surprise resignation of Labour councillor David Russell in September.
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Concerns over West Lothian Council's travellers working group
West Lothian News
Janet Campbell, the leader of West Lothian’s opposition SNP group, pointed out that the chair and vice chair appointed this week had both voted against the SNP proposal to set up the working group in the first place.
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Plans for huge West Lothian housing development pulled before council meeting
West Lothian Council
Developers at the Heartlands site which covers for former Polkemmet Colliery pulled proposals for almost 2,000 new homes just a day before they were supposed to go to councillors.
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Almond Valley MSP visits Livingston early years service
Livingston
First Steps has supported children and families in Livingston for over 30 years.
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New West Lothian Cycle Map has been published
West Lothian News
Centred on West Lothian, but now expanded west to include parts of Falkirk, the fully revised and updated map shows new cycle infrastructure and other developments across the area.
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West Lothian locals told safety is paramount this bonfire season
West Lothian Council
The West Lothian Community Safety Partnership is made up of public organisations such as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland and West Lothian Council.
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Organisation supporting parents in West Lothian shares concerns over impact of budget cuts
Local News
Angela Constance MSP for Almond Valley recently met with the team at Home-Start
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People in West Lothian can have their say during council's budget consultation
West Lothian Council
Rising costs are combined with significant increases in demand for some services
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Surge in number of West Lothian residents signing up for Access Xcite memberships
West Lothian News
The scheme provides reduced-price opportunities for certain groups of people
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West Lothian Labour leader slams SNP after failed no confidence vote
West Lothian Council
Lawrence Fitzpatrick branded Tuesday’s special meeting calling for the vote as a move designed to wreck a “stable minority Labour administration”.
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West Lothian confidence vote branded 'waste of time'
West Lothian Council
It came as no surprise, and the special meeting was dismissed across the chamber, and among councillors - including some SNP members - in Livingston’s Civic Centre as a “ waste of time.”
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'Illegal' campers at West Lothian leisure centre told to leave as police called in
Bathgate
West Lothian Council took to social media to warn several vehicles had set up an ‘unlawful’ encampment behind the 5-aside pitches at Xcite Bathgate on Tuesday, October 7.
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West Lothian school's delight at positive Education Scotland inspection
Schools
Pupils and staff at Dedridge Primary School are reflecting on positive feedback.
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West Lothian Council chiefs 'unable to quantify' what cyberattack cost
West Lothian Council
Councillors were told this week that a live investigation remains ongoing though the IT system recovery phase is now complete.
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West Lothian parents fume at 'confusing, half finished' crossing on busy road
West Lothian News
This comes after new homes were constructed in the area, bringing changes to the pavements and road outside the Livingston school.
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West Lothian locals baffled as demountable camper 'dumped and set on fire'
West Lothian News
The massive object was pictured on the side of the road on Drumshoreland Road near Livingston after it was dumped.
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Grassroots projects improve West Lothian's environment
West Lothian Council
The nationally funded West Lothian Climate Action Network (WLCAN) has helped a variety of community led projects across West Lothian in the 18 months since initial funding from the Scottish Government.
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