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Politicians urge probes into community councillors over far-right link allegations

MSP Angela Constance promised to raise the issue of Simon Crane’s membership of East Calder community council.

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian GPs under increasing pressure as housebuilding continues

Demand is outstripping supply throughout the county

Daily Record

West Lothian GP services face growing pressure as building boom continues

Hopes for better primary care in East Calder follow a study, but demand outstrips supply across the county. While support services are improving more needs to be spent on basic infrastructure

Edinburgh Live

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Work begins on 120 new homes in East Calder

The first phase of homes should be completed this autumn

Insider UK

West Lothian homes plan rejected over fears road would become 'death trap'

Construction traffic would turn East Calder's Raw Holdings into a death trap say neighbours who have already seen their surroundings impacted by huge housing developments

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian park and ride plan deadline pushed back with bus services to continue

Commuter bus between East Calder and Kirknewton station will continue as the council agrees a new deadline for a car park as a planning condition of the 2,300 new homes at Calderwood. The developers are keen to develop sustainable transport options.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian villages want controversial Spaces for People measures to stay

Many locals want the lockdown traffic-calming measures to be a permanent feature

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West Lothian villages call for some Spaces for People measures to stay

The controversial pedestrian friendly changes brought in under Holyrood direction during the lockdown are mostly reviled, but wider pavements in busy parts of West Lothian villages have been welcomed by residents.

Edinburgh Live

Fury as 90 new homes given go-ahead in move branded 'absolute disgrace'

The houses will be built on farmland outside East Calder

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

Horror crash on outskirts of Edinburgh closes road as emergency crews remain on scene

The collision, which took place on the A71 in West Lothian at around 2pm today, has sparked a multi-agency emergency response.

Daily Record

West Lothian horror crash closes road as emergency services remain on scene

Police and ambulance crews rushed to a well used road on the outskirts of Edinburgh at around 2:00pm on Wednesday August 3 following reports of a multi-vehicle collision.

Edinburgh Live

Land management company joins appeal against councillors opposing new builds in West Lothian

Hallam Land Management is fighting the Council's rejection of plans to build 20 acres of farmland in East Calder

Daily Record

West Lothian housing developer appeals after farmland plan refused by council

Proposals to build in East Calder will go to the Scottish Government for decision . It is the latest bid by developers to overturn the local decision making process in an area where infrastructure struggles to cope with what new building there is

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West Lothian Council election: Rise in traffic from new developments a big worry

Ward profile for East Livingston and East Calder

Edinburgh Live

Deprived Craigshill area starved of enough cash from funding pot for West Lothian says councillor

National funding treats Livingston as one place instead of recognising the separate and sometimes most deprived communities in West Lothian, claims local councillor

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Council backs tougher tree protection policy for developers

As West Lothian bids for ancient woodland status within its boundaries, huge numbers of trees are being felled and landscape torn up for housing development. Stricter measures are called for, along with with an inventory drawn up of what remains.

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