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Customer Information Service (CIS)

The Customer Information Service (CIS) is West Lothian Council's face to face service, answering and assisting customers with enquiries about any council service.

Customer Information Services

CIS Advisers are available to meet with members of the public who work, live or visit West Lothian.

The Customer Information Service (CIS) offices are located within the following council buildings:

  • Armadale Partnership Centre
  • Blackburn Partnership Centre
  • Jim Walker Partnership Centre (Bathgate)
  • Linlithgow Partnership Centre
  • Livingston North Partnership Centre
  • Strathbrock Partnership Centre (Broxburn)
  • Torridon House, Livingston
  • Whitburn Partnership Centre
  • West Calder Library.

How to access Customer Information Services (CIS)? 

Customers can make an appointment to meet with a CIS Adviser by contacting the CIS Appointment Line on 01506 280150. The appointment line operates during the following hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4.30pm
  • Friday: 9am - 3.30pm

If you cannot attend a pre-booked appointment for any reason, please inform us as soon as possible by phoning 01506 280150. 

What enquiries do Customer Information Services (CIS) cover? 

CIS Advisers can provide advice and assistance on all council services. If you need more specialist information, advice or assistance we are able to make referrals to a range of council and external services based in West Lothian.

Some examples of customer enquiry types are:

  • Concessionary Travel
  • Blue Badge Administration
  • Benefits and Council Tax enquiries
  • Housing and Tenancy related enquiries
  • Homeless Presentations and Housing Options advice
  • Waste Management issues (including bins)
  • Garages
  • Council House Repairs
  • Corporate Debt (rent, council tax, service accounts, housing benefit overpayments)

If you are unsure who to ask about any council service, come to us first and we will handle your enquiry professionally and sensitively and ensure your customer journey is smooth, efficient and stress free.

Payments - How do I make a payment to West Lothian Council?

If you want to make a payment to West Lothian Council in person, this can be done at a PayPoint location or at the Post Office. Please refer to the payment option leaflet here Payment options (PDF, 53 KB)(opens new window)

Please help us continue to improve by telling us about your experiences when attending an appointment at a CIS Office: Customer and Community Services - Customer Satisfaction Survey

Customers can make payments to West Lothian Council in various different ways.
Armadale CIS is open on an appointment basis.
Broxburn CIS is open on an appointment basis.
Blackburn CIS is open on an appointment basis.
Carmondean CIS is open on an appointment basis.
Linlithgow CIS is open on an appointment basis.
Livingston CIS is open on an appointment basis.
West Calder CIS is open on an appointment basis.
Whitburn CIS is open on an appointment basis.