Environment & outdoors

West Lothian Council has declared a Nature Emergency to recognise the current state of nature and our dependence on the natural world.

West Lothian Council has unanimously backed a ban on disposable vapes.

West Lothian Council is looking for local residents to share their views on active travel.

West Lothian residents with an interest in outdoor access are being invited to apply to join a new forum.

A West Lothian school has been crowned Edinburgh and Lothians champion in an inaugural competition to tackle Scotland's litter emergency.

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

Revised opening hours for West Lothian's five recycling centres are set to be considered.

The positive impact of pupils from Harrysmuir Primary in Livingston on their local community has been celebrated.

West Lothian residents are being encouraged to report any illegal motor or quad bike use in our open spaces, parks and country parks to the police.

West Lothian Council's Pest Control Service will increase its charges for some of its services from April.

West Lothian residents are being advised about changes to bin collections over the festive period.

West Lothian residents are being asked to be extra vigilant with fire during the current spell of warm weather.