February 2025

The number of empty council properties (voids) in West Lothian is at its lowest level in several years.

Work to tackle the thousands of trees that have come down in West Lothian due to Storm Eowyn is ongoing.

Council officers are recommending that seven active nurseries in West Lothian close in August to address the falling numbers of children and the high number of surplus spaces currently within council nurseries.

West Lothian residents are being encouraged to love local and boost the West Lothian economy with their Valentine's Day shopping.

A meeting between West Lothian Council, Winchburgh Developments Ltd, Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government's Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity was held recently. The meeting was arranged to discuss progress and provide updates on progress for the proposal to deliver a railway station at Winchburgh.