September 2023
![First minister agrees to council calls Icon](https://westlothian.gov.uk/image/20219/WLC-Logo-Placeholder-image/original.png?m=1553765338633)
First minister agrees to council calls
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 29 September
Scotland's First Minister has agreed to the Leader of West Lothian Council's request to look at a solution for local buses.
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Progress over Howden Park Centre future
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 29 September
Work to ensure that Howden Park Centre (HPC) remains open have been progressed.
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Plans in place for winter
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 29 September
30,000 tonnes of grit and a fleet of vehicles are ready to tackle winter weather in West Lothian.
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New licensing tax checks from 2 October 2023
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 29 September
From 2 October 2023 there will be new tax-related requirements put in place by the UK Government in connection with applications for certain types of licence across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Step forward towards long-term future for St Kentigern's
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 29 September
Plans to progress a long-term solution to deal with the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) situation at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn have been approved.
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Affordable housing
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 29 September
Progress is being made on the delivery of vital new housing facilities.
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