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An image relating to Winter magic sought for West Lothian country parks
West Lothian Council is inviting commercial events operators to add some sparkle to the area's fantastic country parks this autumn and winter.
West Lothian Council is set to seek powers to take over parking enforcement for the area.
An image relating to First in Scotland to pilot accessible transport tech
West Lothian is the first area in Scotland to use cutting edge technology to help blind and partially-sighted people to access public transport.
An image relating to Bathgate town centre improvement meeting
Do you work, own or manage a Bathgate town centre business?
An image relating to West Lothian Council Launches Economic Investment Plan 2025 - 2035
A new ten-year plan to boost West Lothian's economy and maximise opportunity has been launched.
An image relating to West Lothian's business people at heart of community
The local business people who contribute the most to West Lothian's communities are being celebrated as part of this year's Scotland Loves Local Week, which starts from Saturday 23 August 2025.
An image relating to Plan to boost West Lothian economy approved
A new 10-year strategy to support the growth of the West Lothian economy and reduce social inequality has been adopted.
An image relating to Bathgate town centre road project completed
The project to repair Menzies Road in Bathgate has been completed on budget and ahead of schedule.
An image relating to West Lothian Councils Trading Standards are warning customers to take care when buying the latest craze of Labubu dolls.
Trading Standards have seized further counterfeit Popmart Labubu dolls from stores in West Lothian with all of them failing to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011 and presenting a serious risk of harm.
An image relating to Permission granted for battery storage site near Bathgate
Planning permission has been granted for a battery energy storage system near Bathgate, subject to conditions.