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An image relating to Disruption to blue bins collections
West Lothian residents are being advised to expect delays over collections of blue bins.
An image relating to No changes to May Day holiday bin collections
West Lothian residents whose bin collections are due on Monday 3 May 2021 should put them out as normal.
An image relating to Lighting the way for an eco-friendlier West Lothian
Carbon emissions from West Lothian's street lights have dropped by 77% since 2014.
An image relating to Temporary closure of two West Lothian recycling centres for essential works
Linlithgow and Broxburn Recycling Centres will close for a short period of time later this month to allow essential repairs to be carried out.
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Brown bins collections scheduled for Good Friday and Easter Monday 2021 are being delayed to the following Sunday.
An image relating to Recycling centres now accepting garden waste
Garden waste can now be taken to any of West Lothian's five recycling centres.
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West Lothian residents are being urged to report any issues regarding overspill from local water treatment works to Scottish Water.
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West Lothian Council is set to invest £290 million between now and 2027/28 on assets to support the delivery of essential services.
An image relating to Fairtrade Fortnight begins in West Lothian
West Lothian Council is marking Fairtrade Fortnight from Monday 22 February to Friday 7 March to help ensure producers in the developing world getting a fair deal.
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West Lothian residents are being encouraged to sign up online for this year's Fairtrade Fortnight.
An image relating to Winter update 9 February
The majority of West Lothian's primary carriageways are now fully accessible, thanks to the fantastic efforts of the Roads team.
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The forecast for tonight is for another mixed picture of winter weather, with rain, sleet and snow combined with icy patches.