All the latest news from West Lothian Council sitecontent/news/latest/ en-us West Lothian Council Sat Jul 04 05:34:12 BST 2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/MJdiversityaward West Lothian Diversity Week wins trophy 03-07-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Livi "We have been flexible, patient and reasonable with regards to the club's plight and have given the club's owners ample opportunity to settle the outstanding issues." 01-07-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/nomessin Rail safety event arrives on time in West Lothian 01-07-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/campuscops Two West Lothian schools. Bathgate Academy and Deans Community High School, have been chosen to pilot a new community police 'campus' initiative. 29-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/communitycouncils Community Councils in West Lothian are to benefit from new guidelines. A new Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils in West Lothian was approved at a meeting of the Council Executive on Tuesday 23 June. 29-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/uphallschool The new Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School will be built at Drumshoreland. 29-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/licensingscheme A new mandatory scheme of licensing for knife dealers has been agreed by West Lothian Council’s Executive. 29-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/sports1 Members of West Lothian’s Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel were given an update on the council’s progress in delivering quality Physical Education (PE) in schools. 19-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/supportmanager West Lothian teacher support manager nets top award 16-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/teacherwimbledon West Lothian Home Economics teacher reaches her 25th Wimbledon. You cannot be serious...? 15-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/birthdaylist Tribute to those named on royal list. 15-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/hillrace West Lothian and Bathgate Highland Games results 15-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/HowdenHMIE Inspectors praise school for use of technology 11-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/wifayre Community fayre comes to Wester Inch, Bathgate 11-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Buildinglinks Council house programme helps build strong links with the local economy 11-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/eurovotes West Lothian announces Euro Election results. 07-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Playgrounds West Lothian's playgrounds have been given a very positive assessment by an independent playground inspector. 06-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Communitycouncils Local people are being urged to get involved and represent their own communities through the setting up and running of a Community Council. 06-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Broxburnfloodreview Local people who are affected by flooding in the Broxburn area are being invited to attend a public meeting on Thursday 11 June. 06-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Localreviewbody A new council committee was formally approved at a meeting of West Lothian Council on Tuesday 2 June. 03-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/appointments A mid-term review of its main appointments was conducted at the 2nd June meeting of West Lothian Council. 03-06-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/susanfinalist Britain's Got Talent finalist a winner in West Lothian 29-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Garden Size doesn't matter in West Lothian Council’s 2009 gardens' competition. 28-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Kidz West Lothian Council’s Kidz N2 Work Day 2009, proved a resounding success. 28-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Polbeth 28-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/NHS New appointment to Lothian NHS Board. 28-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/blackridgestationconsent All steam ahead for new station for Blackridge 27-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/teacherexchange West Lothian teachers aim to learn lessons from Texas 27-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/rugbyreception Civic honour to celebrate promotion 27-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/emissions09 Councils team up to crackdown on polluting cars 27-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Choicesforlife 20-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Expenses West Lothian Council has published councillors’ expenses for 2008/09. 20-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Polling Two new Polling Places for Fauldhouse and Armadale were agreed at a meeting of the Council Executive today (19 May) for the forthcoming Euro Election on 4 June 19-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Carbon West Lothian Council has set itself an ambitious target of a 20% reduction in carbon emissions for gas and electricity from its buildings and street lighting by 2014. 19-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/inserviceday West Lothian Council's Education Executive has agreed two additional in-service day to be held during school sessions 2009/10 and 2010/11. 19-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/CCTV A pilot monitoring scheme for CCTV in Bathgate, in partnership with Bathgate BIDS, has been approved by the Council Executive. 19-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Outcome West Lothian Council's Council Executive has approved the Single Outcome Agreement for submission to the Scottish Government by the Community Planning Partnership. 19-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/TCfund West Lothian's Town Centres are to make applications for a share of the £60 million Scottish Government Town Centre Regeneration Fund.The fund aims to support the regeneration and growth of town centres and is available this financial year. 19-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Eliburn Eliburn Day Support Centre, Livingston, has issued a special invitation to local people to is holding a Health Fair on Saturday 23 May. 14-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/europostal West Lothian residents are being encouraged to send a message to Europe. 13-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Economicreview2009 Progress toward economic goals 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Williamstonhmie A West Lothian school has received an excellent report card. 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/ogilviehmie Innovative approach praised at West Lothian school 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/stnicholashmie The performance of a West Lothian school was music to the ears of inspectors recently. 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/softplay Play time has been extended by six years for one West Lothian business. 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/tescoturbines Two wind turbines set to spin a West Lothian supermarket. 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/heartlandssupermarket Increased retail space for Heartlands in Whitburn 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Takeaways Two new takeaways are being delivered to West Lothian. 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Eurostall European exchange students have been encouraging West Lothian residents to seize their last chance to register to vote in the European Elections. 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/breezewib A summer Breeze is sweeping through the latest event from West Lothian Woman in Business. 12-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Premier New Premier Inn for Livingston-Bathgate at J3A on the M8. 11-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Blackridge West Lothian Council is to take the unusual step of pursuing a compulsory purchase order to secure a new train station at Blackridge on the Bathgate to Airdrie line. 07-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Inveralmond This week, Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited, Livingston, hosted a live surgery video link event with a Hospital in New Jersey, USA, enabling pupils from the local Livingston school to watch live surgery via videoconference. 06-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Taxi Taxi and Private Hire Car (TPH) operators in West Lothian can now apply to install a CCTV System in their vehicles. 06-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Cycle West Lothian Council is supporting the Auld Alliance Charity Cycle Ride with a three-year sponsorship. 06-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/lacs From June Local Area Committees (LACs) will become formal committees of the council. 05-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/DCsub West Lothian's Council Executive has approved the implementation of changes to the Development Control (DC) function. 05-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/MidCalderPS Mid Calder Primary School has won a Scottish competition to design a poster for the Euro quiz. 05-05-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Almondvale There is no agreement to sell Almondvale Stadium. 30-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/fraud West Lothian residents are being warned not to get caught out by fraudulent emails. 28-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Focus24 A further 10 addresses have been targeted in a large scale intelligence-led operation targeting drug dealers. 28-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Focus23 Lothian and Borders Police Target Drug Dealers in West Lothian 24-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/focus Lothian and Borders Police carried out another set of raids in West Lothian today (April 29th) as part of Operation Focus. 23-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/wcgold West Calder band scoop top award in Cardiff. 22-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/businesscrime West Lothian businesses are being asked to help fight crime. 22-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/majowka Multi-cultural event for West Lothian town 22-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/sjparking Working in partnership to tackle parking issues at St. John’s Hospital in Livingston. 22-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/deputies Deputies have been appointed to help run West Lothian Council committees. 22-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Townguide 22-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/eurovans A new campaign aims to drive up voter registration in West Lothian. 17-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/wbusiness West Lothian women are starting more businesses than ever. 17-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bworkshop Workshops to help beat the credit crunch 17-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/galadays Another busy gala season for West Lothian 16-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/susan Email or write your best wishes to Susan Boyle sara.lee@talkbackthames.tv or write to her at: Susan Boyle c/o talkbackthames, 1 Stephen St, London, W1T 1AL. 15-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/thecentre Special event provides advice on surviving the credit crunch 15-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Howden A major milestone is reached at Howden Park Centre 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Diversionary West Lothian Council has allocated £600,000 over the next two years to divert young people away from drinking. 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/education A new strategy to give West Lothian children the best possible start to their education has been agreed. 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Housing West Lothian Council has detailed its £37 million Housing spending programme for 2009/10. 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Connections West Lothian's business magazine is highlighting the area's importance in Scotland's economy. 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Conference Turning Challenges into Opportunities is the theme of the West Lothian Economic Conference 2009. 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/training Opportunities for young people in West Lothian have been given a boost. 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/specialprojects Two Community Councils have been awarded Special Project grants to help them set up Cold Calling Control Zones. 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Enterprisehub 08-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/euromovers Recent home movers in West Lothian are being urged to make sure they haven’t left their vote behind. 07-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Europoster Mid Calder Primary School is the West Lothian winner of the Euroquiz Poster Competition. 07-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/DPS Have your say on how West Lothian develops 01-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/pumpherstonconsult 01-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/deanshmie Inspectors single out friendly young people at Livingston school 01-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/stjohnshmie Inspectors praise atmosphere at Fauldhouse school. 01-04-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Clarendon Clarendon House in Linlithgow has been the target of vandals over the last few weekends. 31-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/HMIE Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) has issued two positive reports this week. 31-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Euroquiz1 St Joseph's Primary School, Linlithgow, has won the West Lothian heat of the Euroquiz 31-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/businesscuts Over 1300 businesses in West Lothian are benefiting from Small Business Bonus Scheme 26-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/partners A new partnership model known as 'Joint Tasking and Co-ordination' has been developed with Lothian and Borders Police and relevant community planning partners. 25-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/cstheft Hunt for thieves who stole security screen from culvert 25-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/towns The new financial year 2009/10 is heralding £413,000 for improvements to West Lothian's traditional town centres 25-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bathgateturbines Green energy is a breeze in one West Lothian town. 24-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/chieftain Chieftain accolade for council chief 19-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/galaseason Another busy gala season for West Lothian 19-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bankton Executive Councillor for Education, Andrew Miller has opened the £1.4 million extension to Bankton Primary School in Livingston. 19-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Ebusiness Social networking has well and truly arrived amongst West Lothian’s business community. 17-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/SME FOUR top speakers will aim to assist businessmen and women get a grip on the credit crunch at a special debate next week. 13-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Euroquiz Sixteen primary schools from across West Lothian are polishing up their European knowledge in preparation for the heats of Euroquiz 2009. 11-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/WIB West Lothian Women in Business is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 31 March at 12 noon at Deer Park Golf and Country Club in Livingston. 11-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/CommunityChest Community and voluntary organisations in West Lothian are being encouraged to apply for funding from Community Chest a small grants programme. 11-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/walls Drivers and pedestrians are being advised of improvements to retaining walls in Armadale and Broxburn which may cause some traffic disruption. 11-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/cookers West Lothian Trading Standards issue cooker alert. 10-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bathgate More than 150 senior pupils from Bathgate Academy took part in a logistics enterprise challenge 'Made in China' which is aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence programme. 10-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bulletinspring A new edition of West Lothian Council's own free newspaper is now being distributed to more than 76,000 homes and businesses locally. 05-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/foodevent West Lothian shoppers are being offered the chance to learn how they can eat better and improve the environment 03-03-2009 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/SportsAwards The sporting contribution of individuals and clubs who go the extra mile in West Lothian was honoured at a recent ceremony. 02-03-2009