Community center review teams secure more time to find savings, potentially through fee increases. West Lothian Community Centre Plans Get Month Extension for Review Community center teams get more time. They can explore funding ideas. This includes possibly raising fees. The goal is to save £1 million. Julie Whitelaw gave an update. She said saving…
A £61m investment program for West Lothian, focusing on property, schools, roads, and outdoor spaces is being proposed. West Lothian Council Considers £61m Capital Spending Plan West Lothian might get a big cash injection. The council plans to approve millions in investments and will discuss the budget on Tuesday, which includes a £61 million program.…
A 48-year-old man gets seven years for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in West Lothian and indefinite order. Sexual Predator Receives Seven Years and Lifelong Restriction A man, 48, received a long-term order and seven years in jail relating to sexual assault. The victim was a 12-year-old girl. It happened in West Lothian in September…
Councilors will vote on a potential 8.9% council tax increase, the largest in years, to cover rising employee costs. West Lothian Council Tax Could Rise By 8.9% After Freeze Years West Lothian councillors will vote on council tax Tuesday. They might agree to raise it by 8.95%. This increase would be the largest in several…
Changes to empty building rates in West Lothian aim to save £1 million yearly, encouraging owners to rent vacant properties. West Lothian Rates Relief Change to Save Council £1 Million Annually West Lothian will change rules for empty buildings. These changes aim to save over £1 million each year. The council executive agreed to end…
Developer appeals after dog park near Livingston was denied due to noise complaints from nearby residents. West Lothian Dog Park Faces Appeal After Planning Refusal A dog park near Livingston may still happen. The park was denied in Murieston Castle Farm fields last year. H&J Russell are appealing this decision. Neighbors near the park complained,…
550 homes approved for Armadale’s old brickworks. The project aims to revitalize the area, addressing dumping and safety. Armadale Brickworks Site Set for Housing Development Approval The old Armadale brickworks will become new homes. It’s part of a big project to fix up the area. Up to 550 homes could be built. The Bathville site…
West Lothian to invest £100m in housing over three years, improving social housing and adding hundreds of new homes. £100 Million Housing Investment Approved for West Lothian Over 3 Years West Lothian will spend £100 million on housing. The plan spans three years, focusing on social housing improvements. The council approved this large investment, which…
West Lothian council rent is increasing by 3.5% yearly until 2028, averaging £89.14 weekly next month. West Lothian Council Rents to Rise to £89 a Week on Average West Lothian council rents are going up. The full council agreed on this at a recent meeting. Rents will increase by 3.5% each year until 2028. This…
Councillor supports pausing Lothian Buses dividend due to investment in electric buses for a greener fleet. Edinburgh Councillor Open to Lothian Buses Dividend Suspension An Edinburgh leader spoke about Lothian Buses. He said he won’t block a dividend pause. The bus firm is spending money on new electric buses. The bus company usually shares profits…