Accessing Information

Anyone - from anywhere in the world - has a right to see almost any kind of recorded information held by West Lothian Council, however old the information is. You do not have to say why you want the information or what you want it for and we are obliged to respond to all information requests we receive within 20 working days of receipt.

The Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 give individuals the right to access environmental information held by public authorities.

In order to deliver services to the citizens and communities in West Lothian, it is necessary for the council to collect, gather and process personal data about residents, staff and other individuals.

Information on West Lothian Council's Records Management Plan (RMP) as required by the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011.

Public sector information is a valuable resource that can be useful to the private sector and to citizens. The purpose of the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations is to establish a framework for the effective re-use of public sector information.

Find below information on the publication schemes for West Lothian Council and West Lothian IJB.

The council will regularly undertake drone filming within the West Lothian boundary area.