The existing Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils, adopted in 2012, is to be revoked to allow a new Scheme to be adopted in time for the community council elections due to take place in September/October 2025.
The first round of statutory consultation on the existing Scheme and boundaries closed on 28th June 2024. Comments received were considered by a short life working group and, where considered appropriate, they were incorporated into a 1st Draft Scheme and updated boundaries.
The second round of statutory consultation on the 1st Draft Scheme and suggested boundaries commenced on 5 September 2024 and closed at 5pm on 31st October 2024. Comments received were again considered by the short life working group and, where considered appropriate, they have been incorporated into an Amended Draft Scheme and suite of boundary proposals.
The final round of statutory consultation on the terms of the Amended Draft Scheme and amended draft boundaries commenced on 12th December 2024 with comments invited by 5pm on 20th February 2025.
All of the comments received have been reviewed by a short life working group set up to develop a new Scheme and where appropriate, have been taken into account in the Final Scheme and Final Boundaries which will be presented to a special meeting of West Lothian Council for approval in May 2025.
All community council secretaries will be notified of the final outcome and provided with a link to the Final Scheme and Final Boundaries.
If you have any questions please send an email to the Community Council Liaison Officer using the CCLO Email link above. happy to assist.