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West Lothian council houses lying empty for more than three months between tenancies

In the face of stubbornly high waiting lists a range of factors including major refurbishment work keep the number of council homes empty for weeks on end in one West Lothian town

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2023

West Lothian council houses lying empty 'for weeks' due to energy firm delays

One housing officer spent over three hours on the phone to an energy provider

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

West Lothian council homes lying empty 'for weeks' due to utility firm delays

It can take up to ten days for repairs teams to gain power access to start improvement work on empty council houses. Now councils are demanding utility companies act quickly to cut costs to the public purse

Edinburgh Live · Mar 7, 2023

West Lothian Council to charge tenants who don't keep gardens tidy

The warning came after one councillor unkempt gardens were a sign "society was de-evolving"

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

West Lothian tenants face action to clean up scruffy gardens

After complaints about "society de-evolving" West Lothian Council is to reinforce rules about maintaining gardens and hedges as part of tenancy agreements to improve appearance of streets

Edinburgh Live · Jun 14, 2022

Crammed West Lothian stairwells a serious fire risk for residents

Lives at risk if fires break out by stairwells crammed with rubbish and bikes claims councillor. Housing officers and Fire Service issue warnings, Bathgate committee is assured

Edinburgh Live · Jun 14, 2022