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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

Daily Record

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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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.

Daily Record

Life-changing West Lothian estate unveiled with council leader given tour

The new homes in Livingston are aimed at enabling people to live independently.

Daily Record

Controversial West Lothian housing plan eroding ancient community boundary

If a development at Brotherton Farm on the A71 goes ahead the gap between Livingston New Town and the ancient village of Polbeth will be just 280ft across the width of a burn

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian MSP Fiona Hyslop reassures constituents over SNP budget plans

The Linlithgow MSP says the government has 'chosen to protect West Lothian Council'.

Daily Record

The neglected West Lothian estate that has become a haven for reckless fly tippers

Police and environmental watchdogs join council in investigation into well planned illegal dumping operation on an industrial estate in the new town.

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Inside ghost shopping centre near Edinburgh that lies abandoned 25 years after opening

Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Village opened in 1996 in West Lothian, with over 40 stores, claiming to be Scotland's new premier outlet for designer clothes

Daily Record

Controversial plans to build houses could be given green light despite objections

Taylor Wimpey could win planning permission for the homes at Brotherton Farm

Daily Record

Illegal fly-tipping costs council nearly £50,000 to clean up

The dumping of illegal waste is now being investigated by police

Daily Record

New affordable homes are ready for tenants

The much needed housing has been unveiled in Livingston

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West Lothian budget cut fears as thousands have their say on spending plans

More than 20,000 people commented on the cash crisis facing the council. Now a series of special meetings will give councillors an idea of how their share of the Scottish Government's budget will affect services.

Edinburgh Live

What West Lothian will be charging to use electric vehicle power stations

Rapid charges for electric vehicles will cost 40p per Kw/hour at the council's 32 sites from February to help meet increased power costs and develop the network

Edinburgh Live

House plan for grounds of historic West Lothian mansion rejected

Plans to build a new home in the grounds of an Edwardian mansion in Livingston have been thrown out after an appeal against the council's refusal earlier this year

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Gaelic language plan outlined as number of speakers increases

The number of speakers has risen since the turn of the century but the adoption of Gaelic onto council information boards in buildings, and some signage will be gradual - there'll be no bilingual road signs

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Labour win West Lothian by-election beating SNP by a few hundred votes

The Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh ballot was called after the incumbent Labour councillor sadly passed away following a short illness

Daily Record

New Partnership Centre in West Lothian opens its doors

West Lothian Council redeveloped the site at East Main Street in Whitburn.

Daily Record

Show your support for victims of domestic violence

A march and rally is being held on Friday and a survivor’s vigil on December 9

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