Development & transport

The majority of bus services in West Lothian are privately owned and operated but historically West Lothian Council steps in to provide an additional level of local bus provision on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 1 & 2 January.

Local communities across West Lothian will receive a share of over £650,000 to improve town centres.

New guidance for any potential redevelopment of the Vennel in Linlithgow is set to be approved.

A new £60,000 fund is being created to deliver town and village centre improvements in Fauldhouse and Whitburn.

West Lothian businesses are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for grants to improve the visual appeal of their commercial premises.

An impressive new Skolie Burn Bridge joining Addiewell and Loganlea has now been completed.

Extra support is in place to help West Lothian-based current and former Armed Forces personnel.

Council Executive has approved plans to promote a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for a derelict site on Main Street, Blackridge.

West Lothian residents are reminded that a major carriageway reconstruction project at the roundabout at J4 M8 is due to start on Monday 3 February.

Traffic calming measures are set to be installed in the Winchburgh area following concerns about an increase in traffic and vehicle speeds.