News release

New road sweepers take to streets

West Lothian Council has recently taken delivery of eight new Johnston CX200 mechanical sweepers to help clean the streets and footpaths of West Lothian.

Executive councillor for the Environment, Robert De Bold, said: "We have invested nearly half a million pounds in the new sweepers and this represents a significant investment by the council.

"The new machines have already taken to the streets and will aid our efforts to reduce litter throughout West Lothian.

"We are committed to making a serious impact on the amount of litter in the region and our success at being awarded the Keep Scotland Beautiful National Spring Clean Quaich highlights the good work taking place in schools in terms of education and awareness about the dangers of litter."

Date: 14-07-2008