Environment & outdoors

The creation of a new memorial garden in Livingston to remember those lost in the Covid pandemic has taken an important step forward.

A plan to help West Lothian stay moving this winter is set to be approved.

Proposed national strike action that was expected to impact on West Lothian Council waste and street cleansing services has now been called off.

West Lothian Council's new Cleaner Communities Teams are already improving the environment in our town and village centres.

West Lothian residents who have a bin collection due on Monday 6 May 2024 should put it out as normal.

Huge improvements in recycling have been recorded in the two pilot areas targeted by the Recycle for West Lothian Campaign.

West Lothian residents should put out their bins on their usual collection dates over the Easter weekend.

Local stakeholders are being encouraged to share their views on opening hours for the Hilltop public Car park in the Bathgate Hills.

New electric vehicles are helping reduce the environmental impact of giving back to the West Lothian community.

West Lothian Council has reduced its annual electricity use by nearly 13 million units in the last five years.

Proposals to create a large new solar farm and energy storage facility near Newton have been submitted to West Lothian Council.

Harrysmuir Primary in Livingston have scooped the gold award at the national Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge for an amazing second time.