Improvements and Modernisation
Planned Maintenance, Repairs, Improvement and Insurance
Building Insurance
We insure the structure of your home. As long as you are a council tenant and have not exercised your right to buy you do not have to insure the walls, doors, ceilings, roof, chimneys and window structures.
Contents Insurance
The Council strongly advises all tenants to take out a contents insurance policy to cover personal belongings. More information is available on the insurance page.
Information on Compensation for Improvements to Council Houses you may be entitled to.
Information on what to consider if WLC are painting the exterior of your council house
The Assisted Decoration Scheme is no longer a service West Lothian Council offer. Any decoration work will need to be arranged and covered by the occupant.
Did you know that before starting any work on improving or altering your Council tenancy, you MUST obtain the Council's permission and complete an Alteration and Improvement Application form. Please note that as the tenant, you will be responsible for paying any fees incurred in relation to these alterations or improvements.
Information about the Housing Capital Improvement Programme (HCIP) that is planned for your housing development
