January 2024
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West Lothian voluntary groups invited to apply for support
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 23 January
Funding is available for local voluntary groups to support projects and services in priority areas.
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Dechmont Infant School has received praise for their positive relationships and approach to teaching science, technology, engineering and digital literacy.
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 23 January
Inspectors from Education Scotland visited the school in November where they talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff
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New primary for Livingston
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 23 January
Plans to progress a new £24 million primary school for Craigshill in Livingston have been approved.
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Local services to reduce further
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 23 January
Local services will reduce further following the Scottish Government's funding settlement for councils.
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The long term future of Howden Park Centre has been secured
LATEST NEWS | POSTED 23 January
West Lothian Council has explored every possible avenue to ensure the facility remained opened, despite the dire financial funding outlook facing the local authority. Council Executive has today approved plans to lease Howden Park Centre to Reconnect SCIO from 1 April 2024 to 17 February 2035
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