Office sale gives local leisure wear firm space to grow
A former West Lothian Council office is being sold to a successful West Lothian firm to support the expansion of their business.
Council Executive has approved the sale of Arrochar House in Livingston's Almondvale Boulevard to Prestige Leisure UK Limited (PLUL) at their meeting on Tuesday 28 May.
PLUL have been established in West Lothian for over 20 years, and currently employ around 100 staff at their distribution centre in Houstoun Industrial Estate, Livingston.
They provide unbranded leisure wear to printers, embroiderers and promotional companies across the UK and Ireland who customise the garments to create corporate uniform, school, work and team wear for businesses.
Leader of West Lothian Council Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: "I welcome the decision to approve the sale of Arrochar House to Prestige Leisure UK.
"The council no longer required the building for service delivery, so it's great to know it will remain in active use by a valued local employer looking to grow their business."
Arrochar House was declared surplus after it was no longer required for council services, and marketed for sale. Income from the sale of surplus properties generates valuable income for the council, which can then be reinvested in essential services.
The offer of just over £800,000 from PLUL was the highest bid received, and represents best value for the council.
