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Councillor Maria MacAulay Livingston South Ward
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2 months ago
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1.I’m so pleased to see positive results following my motion last year calling for a review of the rules around local events in Livingston.
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
1.Livingston South councillor for the SNP
@mariamacsnp.bsky.social
told the Local Democracy Reporting Service:
www.midlothianview.com/news/no-fire...
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No firework control zones for West Lothian - Midlothian View
There will be no firework control zones implemented in West Lothian ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night.
https://www.midlothianview.com/news/no-firework-control-zones-for-west-lothian
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Beautiful frosty ❄️ morning.
3 months ago
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4 months ago
1/Councillor Maria MacAulay praised the past work of the Baptist Church and said others needed: “to carry the torch.”
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Call for volunteers to relaunch West Lothian community food store
The Livingston neighbourhood of Ladywell lost its community project, which provided low cost food to locals early on last year .
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/call-volunteers-relaunch-west-lothian-35870163.amp
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1/Great to catch up with parents & staff at the ICHS S4–6 Awards 🎉 Inspired by former pupil Anais Adams 🌟 Congrats to all our amazing winners 🏆👏
#ICHS
5 months ago
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SNP’s Maria MacAulay, echoed the complaints they had received about customers waiting on the phone for up to 20 minutes only to be cut off and having to ring in again. Councillor MacAulay asked: “Is there any time-line for when the telephones will be fixed?”
uk.news.yahoo.com/west-lothian...
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West Lothian councillors hear of resident's frustration with council’s contact centre
Councillors reported fielding repeated complaints from constituents left hanging on the phone when they tried to report issues or make appointments or payments.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/west-lothian-councillors-hear-residents-143007402.html
6 months ago
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7 months ago
Livingston South Councillor
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won a guarantee of an extra three weeks for community groups to make their contribution following a safety awareness event in April
uk.news.yahoo.com/west-lothian...
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West Lothian communities get more time to comment on firework safety plans
Council schemes run in partnership with emergency services have looked at different ways of controlling fireworks and limiting nuisance. It could see the introduction of Firework Control Zones
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/west-lothian-communities-more-time-142935318.html
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Even the heavy showers couldn’t wash away the community spirit in Livingston Village yesterday !
#LivingstonVillage
#GalaDay
#CommunitySpirit
#RainOrShine
#WestLothianEvents
7 months ago
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Councillor Maria MacAulay SNP and Cllr Moira McKee Shemilt SNP joined Police Scotland West Lothian at James Young High School for an important session with senior pupils on domestic abuse and sextortion.
8 months ago
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Councillor Maria MacAulay said: “Communication is absolutely crucial and in the modern world it's constantly evolving. It's really wonderful to see the stats going up
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lo...
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West Lothian the first council in Scotland to set up WhatsApp news channel
The communications team is now helping other local authorities develop platforms after success, with almost 3000 followers already.
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lothian-first-council-scotland-31701624?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6Zm-vfZ_a7u6W66Pp6GbJvqStSamuleK-OsO7hOw-ons3DjP2EGxuJERRVOg_aem_Alc_FySkyIy7eWhsrkv3DQ#xibf7wvvyzbiitn789n7h4w9g1zzl7mp
8 months ago
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SNP councillor Maria MacAulay said: “Thank you to everybody that been involved it’s been an exceptional effort.”
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/05/fire...
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Firefighters hope moorland blaze at Fauldhouse will be extinguished by Wednesday morning
Firefighters hope a moorland blaze at Fauldhouse will finally be extinguished Wednesday morning. At one point the weekend blaze on open land covered some 40,000 sq metres. Speaking to a meeting of W...
https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/05/firefighters-hope-moorland-blaze-at-fauldhouse-will-be-extinguished-wednesday-morning/
8 months ago
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Councillor Maria MacAulay asked: “ I know the trees have been made safe but does that mean that all the potentially damaged trees have been dealt with?”
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West Lothian still clearing away damage from Storm Eowyn four months on
Livingston was worst hit community and while all danger trees have now been dealt with the tidy-up work goes on
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lothian-still-clearing-away-31605763?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
9 months ago
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9 months ago
1/ SNP councillor Maria MacAulay raised questions about rat infestation at the recent meeting of the full council after Dedridge residents had faced growing problems.
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Fears West Lothian rat problem will get worse over summer as litter blamed for infestation
Livingston householders have been battling an upsurge in rat infestation for months. Increased selfish dumping - especially food waste- is likely encouraging the surge in infestation
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/fears-west-lothian-rat-problem-31405074?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
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10 months ago
Livingston south Councillor Maria MacAulay asked why figures had been so high in previous years.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lo...
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West Lothian bin complaints fall after mild winter sees fewer collections missed
The number of complaints to the council plunged by 400 in the last three months of 2024 comparted to the year before councillors heard
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lothian-bin-complaints-fall-31376881?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
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10 months ago
Cllr MacAulay told the meeting: "Residents across West Lothian are increasingly concerned about bulky waste piling up in gardens & communal areas due to limited & costly disposal options.
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Fears West Lothian bulky uplift charge leading to rubbish piling up in gardens
An SNP motion claimed uplift costs and a lack of transport meant fewer people could afford to access the waste services, meaning rubbish is piling up in gardens
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/fears-west-lothian-bulky-uplift-31234847?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
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John Swinney
10 months ago
In Scotland, we believe social security is an investment in people - and I am proud that we have introduced a fairer system based on dignity and respect. While Labour imposes more damaging austerity and threatens the vulnerable,
@snp.org
will stand up for those who need support.
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I brought forward a motion to review bulky waste services after rising complaints about fly-tipping and unaffordable uplift charges. Instead of taking action, Labour councillors refused and chose to pass the issue to the Scottish Government.
#WestLothian
#SNP
#WasteCrisis
10 months ago
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I caught this yesterday, the “Worm Moon” with a halo around it. This name signifies the period when the ground begins to thaw, leading to the reappearance of earthworms, which attracts robins and other birds 🦅- a herald of spring 🌿🌼.
10 months ago
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What I asked was how AI was used in recruitment within the council and at present it is not used to analyse any applications.
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10 months ago
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I am deeply disappointed by Labour’s decision today to close Ladywell Nursery in the Livingston South ward. This move is part of a broader proposal to shut down active nurseries in West Lothian,
#SupportOurChildren
#CommunityMatters
11 months ago
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The SNP
11 months ago
Scottish Government budget passed: 💷 Record £21 billion for our NHS 🏠 8,000 new affordable homes ❄️ Winter Heating Payment for every pensioner household ✂️ Ending Labour’s two-child cap, lifting 15,000 kids out of poverty This is a budget that puts Scotland’s priorities first
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11 months ago
1/SNP group leader Councillor Janet Campbell said the increased costs from NI contribution amounted to £700m of which Holyrood had only been passed on £300m from Westminster.
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West Lothian agrees 8.95% council tax hike
Residents will also pay extra costs for bulky uplift and garden waste from April.
https://news.stv.tv/east-central/west-lothian-agrees-8-95-council-tax-hike
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John Swinney
11 months ago
We’re tackling NHS waiting times, investing to protect Grangemouth and ensuring our teachers and nurses are the best paid in the UK. Week in, week out - I’m focused on your SNP government delivering progress for Scotland.
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I have raised this issue numerous times and meet with council officers to look at long term solutions.
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Livingston resident disgusted as overflowing household waste bins attract rats
A new household waste bin service was introduced last summer
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/livingston-resident-left-disgusted-overflowing-34673298
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11 months ago
Councillor Maria MacAulay said: “I just wanted to praise the work that’s been done with all the trees that have come down. Being out in the storm was just exceptional. Thank you.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/02/prai...
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Praise for staff who worked through storm to clear trees
The ‘significant’ damage caused by Storm Eowyn led to a huge surge in calls to West Lothian Council and has seen ‘thousands’ of trees lost, it has emerged. Livingston North Local Area Committee heard...
https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/02/praise-for-staff-who-worked-through-storm-to-clear-trees/
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Angus Robertson
12 months ago
🌟Good morning. Here’s today’s content from
#BrandScotland
showcasing Scotland as a fantastic place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Please share. 🏴🌍
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12 months ago
The WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign vote results from today. Link below from Parliament. Thanks to Stephen Flynn for this motion, shame to see how our West Lothian MP’s voted. ❌ No Vote Recorded: • ‼️Gregor Poynton • ‼️Kirsteen Sullivan
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Women’s State Pension age (Ombudsman report and compensation scheme): Ten Minute Rule Motion - Commons' votes in Parliament - UK Parliament
Women’s State Pension age (Ombudsman report and compensation scheme): Ten Minute Rule Motion
https://votes.parliament.uk/votes/commons/division/1918
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Here’s to a bright Year ahead! 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣✨ 2024 may have been a tough one, but as we step into 2025 let it bring strength, hope, and gratitude. Wishing health, happiness, and better days ahead. 🏴🎉🔔
about 1 year ago
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One Parent Families Scotland
about 1 year ago
The benefits system has undergone a major change recently, with some benefits now being replaced and administered by Social Security Scotland while others might have different rules for claiming them. Find out what's changed and what you could be eligible for:
opfs.org.uk/support-and-...
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The Beaver Moon lit up the sky just a few nights ago, and now the moon is starting to wane. Take a moment to look up tonight and enjoy its quiet beauty. 🌙
#BeaverMoon
#WaningMoon
#NightSky
#moonwatching
about 1 year ago
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Gordon Macdonald SNP
about 1 year ago
Farming is an important aspect of the Scottish economy therefore the Labour
#UKBudget
changes to inheritance tax will be detrimental to Scottish farming especially at a time that national insurance increases will undermine farming businesses. @NFUStweets
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weegingerdug
about 1 year ago
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Sarwar’s U turn is not what it seems
When is a promise not a promise? When it’s a promise made by the Labour party in Scotland. Then it’s not a promise, it’s a lie. Right now on BBC Scotland there’s a programme…
https://weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2024/11/19/sarwars-u-turn-is-not-what-it-seems/
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Peter Stefanovic
about 1 year ago
I’m now hitting
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each morning before all others and spending a lot more time here. We’ve had other social media platforms come along over the past couple of years but nothing I’ve seen is changing habits as quickly as this one. In just 7 days it’s become my go to first platform for news
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Kevin Stewart SNP
about 1 year ago
Labour’s budget fallout is the unwanted gift that keeps on giving & their plans are hammering households & adding to the cost of living crisis. Labour change is without doubt change for the worse when it comes to those folk who are struggling to pay their bills.
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Kevin Stewart SNP
about 1 year ago
Winter is already beginning to bite & today’s weather map shows quite clearly how pensioners in Scotland are going to be disproportionately hit by Labour’s cuts to winter fuel payments. Scotland is energy rich, we just need the power to create a fairer nation - independence! 🏴
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Thrilled that my motion, though not taken at today’s full council meeting as it’s considered in hand, will still be reviewed at the Public and Community Safety PDSP. Progress!
#FireworkSafety
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about 1 year ago
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Bluesky
about 1 year ago
If you continue to see "Invalid Handle" for a while and you've recently updated your username to use your website, you may need to reverify it. In the meantime, give it a moment to resolve on its own 🙏
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The SNP
about 1 year ago
📈 Scotland has seen the second highest growth in employment in the UK this month. 🇪🇺 We were second only to Northern Ireland - which unlike Scotland, has access to the EU single market. 🏴 Scotland continues to enjoy a higher employment rate than England.
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