Provost & Depute Provost appointed
Councillor Cathy Muldoon has been appointed as Provost of West Lothian, with Councillor Peter Heggie named as Depute Provost.
![Provost Cathy Muldoon Provost Cathy Muldoon](https://westlothian.gov.uk/image/53589/Provost-Cathy-Muldoon/standard.jpg?m=1653501391283)
Councillor Muldoon is the first female Provost of West Lothian. She has been a councillor since 1999 and lives in Livingston with her family.
Councillor Heggie has been a councillor since 2017 and also lives with his family in Livingston.
Provost Cathy Muldoon said:
"I am delighted to be elected Provost of West Lothian. It is an honour and a privilege and I'm extremely proud to be elected as West Lothian's first ever female Provost.
"I cannot wait to get started in this role and I will carry out my duties as West Lothian's civic head with fairness and courtesy to all."
![Depute Provost Peter Heggie](https://westlothian.gov.uk/image/53590/Depute-Provost-Peter-Heggie/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1653404424723)
"It is a real privilege to hold the position of Depute Provost of West Lothian and I'm delighted to have been selected to serve this office. I look forward to representing this great county in the years ahead."