March 2023
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Residents urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefit help
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 22 March
People are being encouraged to check that they are not missing out on financial support that they are entitled to.
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West Lothian bands strike gold at national finals
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 22 March
Three West Lothian wind bands were celebrating Gold Awards at the recent Scottish Concert Band Festival National Finals in Perth.
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National success for West Lothian Council Apprentice
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 21 March
An apprentice electrician with West Lothian Council has been named Apprentice of the Year by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Scotland.
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West Lothian primary pupils are top of the class
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 21 March
Primary children in West Lothian are achieving above the national average in literacy and numeracy.
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Beecraigs Field Archery Area to be renamed in tribute to Jim Greig
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 21 March
West Lothian Council Executive has approved the renaming of the Field Archery Area at Beecraigs Country Park in memory of Jim Greig.
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Electric vehicles help to improve air quality in West Lothian
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 21 March
Data highlights that air quality in West Lothian's three designated Air Quality Management Areas has significantly improved and has been meeting air quality standards for a number of years.
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