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West Lothian SNP Councillors

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Councillor Campbell welcomed the proposal saying: “ I think it will be a bonus if it will bring many more people to the town for shopping.” www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Abandoned West Lothian Council-owned building could become Asian supermarket
The council-owned building has been empty for several years as Property Services staff have sought to find a tenant.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
She added: “Livingston Centre is a shopping centre with a variety of well known and well attended brand names whereas Linlithgow Palace is a historical site, birthplace to Mary Queen of Scots
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
“Visitors to Linlithgow Palace in 2025 were 85,342. That was a 4% increase on the previous year so with that assumption in mind, in the year to March 26 a figure of 88,700 would be reasonable.”
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Councillor Orr told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “ You cannot compare the two. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/increas...
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Increasing visitor numbers generates £300m income for West Lothian
County's use as location for popular TV shows boosts tourism but Livingston shops remain biggest magnet to visitors
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Councillor Pauline Orr said: “I welcome the paper and the proposals for lease as an income generator for West Lothian Council.” midlothianview.com/news/west-lo...
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West Lothian councillors welcome farm plan for Beecraigs - Midlothian View
Councillors have welcomed plans to return part of the Beecraigs Country Park to farmland.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Councillor Willie Boyle, who had urged a decision at an earlier hearing, told a recent meeting of the Development Management Committee that mitigation against flood potential risk had been promised www.pressreader.com/uk/west-loth...
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Councillor Janet Campbell added: “Can I say thank you to Persimmon for the invitation to view the bedroom designed by Oliver, a pupil at Hawkhill Primary School. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Winchburgh primary school pupil has seen his dream bedroom become reality
More than 30 budding designers entered, with Persimmon Homes East Scotland Sales Director Laura Still selecting Oliver’s imaginative space-themed creation as the winner.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Livingston south Councillor Maria MacAulay told a meeting of the Public and Community Safety PDSP: “Absolutely. Pass on my congratulations to PC McCulloch. It’s an incredible achievement. It is making a difference. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian police officer awarded for work tackling domestic abuse
More than 4,000 senior pupils have taken part in the teaching sessions learning about domestic abuse in the last year.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Armadale Councillor Lynda Kenna asked what kid of information was given to local youngsters about water safety. “Will there be an increase in safety advice now the schools are going off on holiday?” midlothianview.com/news/water-s...
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Water safety warning during heatwave - Midlothian View
A senior fire officer has issued a seasonal warning against taking the plunge in rivers and reservoirs to escape the heat.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Local people have made their views clear throughout this consultation, and I am delighted that the council is now backing a community-led approach. I want to thank everyone who took part and helped keep the future of the pool firmly on the agenda.”
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
After the meeting the local SNP councillor Lynda Kenna told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “This is a hugely positive step for Armadale. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian councillors agree to drain Armadale pool as safety measure
The drainage, which could take up to three months to secure, will see the running costs for the building brought down from £10,000 a month to £7,500.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The SNP’s Moria McKee-Shemilt said young people would still be exposed to social media out with schools and supported a need to be more discerning about the use of phones in schools. www.midlothianview.com/news/teachin...
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Teaching union calls for mobile phone ban in West Lothian - Midlothian View
West Lothian Council faced calls from Scotland’s largest teaching union to implement a mobile phone ban across its schools.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
That prompted a question from Councillor Pauline Orr about earnings. Countryside Officer Eirwen Hopwood confirmed to the meeting that production companies paid to make use of areas as scenery. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/film...
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Film companies arrive and boost West Lothian Council coffers
West Lothian Council is developing a lucrative business which will take it to millions of people across the globe.  Whether it is the beauty of Beecraigs Country Park or the brisk functionality of the...
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Councillor Willie Boyle expressed concerns about the potential over spill of parking on streets out with the town centre should charges be introduced.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Councillor Pauline Stafford asked if links to the initial parking strategy presented by the council could be included in the consultation presented on the council’s web page. Mr Wiggins agreed that would be a good idea. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian town's opposition to parking charges reinforced with petition
Donald Stavert of Bathgate Community Council said the reissue of the petition and community survey would “ hope to influence” a final decision.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
But the Development Management Committee in Livingston was split on its future when the latest application from the building’s owners came up. Councillor Willie Boyle urged fellow members to back demolition saying: “Armadale deserves better”. news.stv.tv/east-central...
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Scottish Government to decide if 'crumbling' nursery should be demolished
The owner of the building in Armadale has appealed against West Lothian Council’s latest refusal to demolish the crumbling building
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Councillor Orr asked if there had been an increase in vehicle fires related to lithium ion batteries. Mr Brodie said he was not aware of an increase. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Linlithgow’s Lib Dem councillor plans to call for greater controls on vape shops
Councillor Sally Pattle thinks the time is right to call for Holyrood legislation.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
2/“The charity works directly with professionals supporting disadvantaged families across our area and I am pleased to be able to support the valuable work River Kids carry out.”
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Councillor Campbell added: “Thanks to Stephen for showing us around the Broxburn base this morning. River Kids do fantastic and unfortunately much needed work across West Lothian, helping families living with poverty. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian charity supporting struggling families gets £2,000 boost
River Kids, which provides essential items to children and families experiencing poverty and housing instability, has been named as one of Persimmon Homes East Scotland’s Community Champions.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Answering a question from Councillor Moira McKee-Shemilt on Livingston South Local area Committee Mr Brown said that the results of the consultation would be presented to the late summer meeting of the Environment and Sustainability PDSP. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Plans for West Lothian to introduce parking charges for drivers across county
Councillors across the nine wards which cover the county are being briefed on the questionnaire which will form the basis of the plan for parking charges.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
International Workers’ Memorial a time to remember all those who have lost their lives, suffered injury & illness through work. It was a moving and important occasion, reminding us why safe and healthy workplaces matter so much. #WorkersMemorialDay #RememberAndReflect #SafeWorkplaces
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
5/Councillor Stafford branded the council’s position as one of “missed opportunities” and pointed to the success of neighbouring Falkirk council with its tourism strategy.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
4/but added it could be accommodated within the NETS budget for this year as a one-off expenditure which could produce savings in future.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
3/Opposition group leader Councillor Janet Campbell asked if the costs of hiring an external consultant had been identified in this year’s budget. Mr Maule said: “not specifically”,
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
2/She added that in her experience from working in the Scottish Government agricultural sector contracts could be extended.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
1/Councillor Pauline Orr said: “ There was a very successful operator at Beecraigs between 2019 and 2023 when the council chose to put it out to tender, something I still cannot get my head around.” www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Festive light event at West Lothian country park scrapped for second year
The woods near Linlithgow will stay dark for a second Christmas after a marketing exercise to promote the country parks found no-one willing to light up the season .
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Councillor Willie Boyle expressed concern about road degradation surrounding the site during construction and asked if monitoring by both the council and the developers could be conditioned . This was agreed. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/plans-n...
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Plans for nearly 100 new homes in West Lothian village approved
New development will occupy field at eastern fringe of Dechmont
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
2/claiming that the issue needing addressed was whether the planned development would be unsuitable for the site and would remain so whatever paperwork was filed.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
1/The SNP’s Willie Boyle reminded councillors of a recent debate over nursery provision in the town and suggested the Development Management Committee make the decision at this month’s meeting, www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lo...
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West Lothian plans to build new office and extend nursery put on hold
Councillors call for clarity on plans for extended nursery and new office space
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
3/“There’s been significant effort through Cosla as well as our own Equalities Officer, our elected members and in particular Andrew Miller who was trying very hard to find links to the Traveller community. To date though there has been no contact to find a way forward.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
2/told a meeting of the council’s Corporate Policy and resources PDSP:
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
1/Answering a question from the SNP’s Maria MacAulay about attempts to contact Traveller groups, Dr Elaine Cook the depute chief executive responsible for Corporate, Operational and Housing services www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian Council struggles to contact Travellers in bid to build partnership
A cross party working group is now trying to identify suitable sites which could be used by Travellers to avoid the disruption caused by camps last year.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
2/She asked Craig Smith from Environmental health and Trading Standards: “Can you clarify that when there’s a disease outbreak, whether it’s bird flu or Foot and Mouth the council is one of the first contact points from the Scottish Government agricultural teams?”
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
1/At a recent meeting of the Governance and Risk Committee Linlithgow’s councillor Pauline Orr wondered why animal welfare related risks were detailed for the first time in a paper on high risks. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian Council staff on front line in fight against spread of bird flu
The council takes the lead in acting as the local point of contact in wider responses to livestock problems such as bird flu outbreaks - with public warnings issued earlier this year and in the winter...
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Councillor Pauline Orr said villagers feared that the Larder would have to close because they would not be able to pay the new letting charges imposed next month. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/03/west...
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West Lothian councillors win assurances of help for food hub
The food hub established in Bridgend may escape hefty charges in the shake up of management at West Lothian’s community centres.  Councillors in Linlithgow were given assurances that council regenerat...
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Councillor Pauline Orr said: “There’s been quite a considerable spike in the numbers. Is that down to Storm Eowyn last year with trees maybe damaged then but deteriorating over the year and coming down with Storm Amy in October? www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian park takes battering over past 18 months due to storms
Councillors on the Linlithgow Local Area Committee noted the surge in public inquiries about damaged trees at Beecraigs at the end of the year.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
2/who suggested that alternate meetings be held in the Council Chambers instead of in the community. The argument put forward was that the meetings would be broadcast. This Labour/Conservative coalition decided to stop all live broadcasting so that argument no longer holds water.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Councillor Mike Carlin told the latest meeting of Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh Local Area Committee: “My first LAC was last year. It was yourself [Conservative chair of the committee Councillor Angela Doran-Timson] www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Bid by West Lothian SNP to restore meetings in local public venues defeated
The SNP say the decision to stop broadcasting meetings justifies a return to community venues to allow the public to attend.
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The SNP @snp.org · 28/03/2026
From the streets to the skyline, the message is clear: Scotland needs a fresh start with independence. Make it #bothvotessnp on May 7th to deliver it.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
“A packed Community Council meeting last week saw approximately 150 people attend. We heard claims that the decision to begin an eight week consultation has not been well advertised.” Cllr Campbell www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Plug will not be pulled on Armadale swimming pool during eight-week consultation
Labour’s Susan Manion, a local councillor for Armadale, asked the Chief Executive to defer the drain-down until after the consultation.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Cllr Pauline Orr The commitment shown is welcomed and we look forward to seeing how that investment is used –leasing/hiring appropriate equipment, recruiting additional staff etc to undertake works to permanently repair potholes and remedy road defects www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/west-lo...
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West Lothian Council officers to improve reporting of pothole repairs
Roads officers in West Lothian will look at ways to improve the reporting of their work on pothole repairs across the county.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Councillor Orr “since the land was cleared no further works have been carried out and villagers are asking if it is actually going to happen. “The village is a deprived area and will benefit significantly from having this available to them.” theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/03/brid...
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Bridgend landscape plans delayed by illegal occupation
Plans to regenerate former allotments in Bridgend have been delayed by fly-tipping and ongoing police and environmental investigations into illegal activities on the site.  The villagers were promised...
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Our motions for tomorrows council meeting
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
2/“As I was walking last week a car was driving slowly beside me. They saw me taking photos and then drove off at speed. I can’t imagine what they were going to dump, but they were going to dump something. So it’s not always the responsibility of the flats.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Cllr @mariamacsnp.bsky.social told housing officer Natasha Lewis: “You are probably sick of hearing me about the bins in Ladywell. I know from just attending and checking the bins, because they are right beside the road anybody can come and just dump things. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian fly-tippers using communal bin stores snared by councillor
The dumpers fled when they realised Councillor Maria MacAulay was taking photographs.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
2/The SNP amendment claimed: “this pause will provide the local community with an opportunity to develop and present a viable proposal to retain and repurpose the former swimming pool building for community benefit.”
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
SNP depute group leader Councillor Pauline Stafford proposed an amendment calling to delay a decision for six months to allow the community to work up new proposals for the building under Community Wealth Building legislation passed last month in Holyrood. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lo...
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West Lothian residents asked for views on plans for shuttered pool
Swimming pool shut down in 2023 could face demolition if no viable plans can be drawn up in public consultation
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Councillor Pauline Stafford, the depute SNP group leader said: “Thanks for this report there are some brilliant results in this.” www.midlothianview.com/news/west-lo...
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West Lothian primary kids numeracy and literacy amongst best in Scotland - Midlothian View
Primary children in West Lothian were among the best in Scotland for numeracy and literacy in 2024/25.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
2/He asked if the loss of the service had been considered in terms of openness and accountability.
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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Cllr Willie Boyle questioned the closedown. He asked for a breakdown on the savings and told the meeting “We regularly declare on our paperwork about being open, honest and accountable.” www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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West Lothian Council pulls plug on public broadcast of meetings
The proposal, which will save £51,000 largely in staffing costs, was one of dozens put forward in a bid to help the council balance its budget.
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