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An image relating to Winter update 20 January
People who like sledging and making snowmen might start to get excited about the weather forecast for tonight.
An image relating to Winter update 19 January
We're sorry to have to tell you that wintry weather conditions are set to return to West Lothian tonight.
An image relating to Winter update 15 January
The primary carriageways were gritted from 8pm last night (Thursday), with patrols overnight to treat seepages and icy patches.
An image relating to Winter update 14 January
Very challenging weather conditions saw the primary carriageways gritted four times since yesterday afternoon.
An image relating to Winter update 13 January
There's an amber weather warning in place for West Lothian and much of Scotland due to the risk of freezing rain and snow, particularly in higher areas.
An image relating to Winter update
Dedicated West Lothian Council staff have been working 24/7 to keep the primary carriageways open over the last 10 days.
An image relating to Waste crew achieves goal of brightening up resident's Christmas
A big-hearted West Lothian Council waste collection crew have been crowned top of the league for spreading Christmas cheer.
An image relating to Historic wall restoration project ongoing
Work is ongoing to restore a historic C listed wall dating back to the 1800s within scenic Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.
An image relating to Changes to Friday and Saturday bin collections over Festive period
West Lothian residents whose bins are normally collected on Fridays or Saturdays are being urged to check for changes over the Festive period.
An image relating to Huge drop in emissions for Climate Change Declaration.
West Lothian Council has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in the last seven years.
An image relating to Recycle Your Electricals campaign launching "HypnoCat" to hypnotise West Lothian residents into recycling their old electricals
The Recycle Your Electricals campaign is launching "HypnoCat" a pink fluffy cat on a mission to hypnotise West Lothian residents into recycling their small old electricals.
An image relating to Recycling Centres to accept electrical goods
Electrical goods will be accepted at West Lothian's Recycling Centres from Monday 21 September.