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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

“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...

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...

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...

Our motions for tomorrows council meeting

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...

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...

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...

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...

The SNP group leader, Councillor Janet Campbell, said: “The reason we are proposing this rise of 7.9% today is entirely caused by Labour party decisions, financial mismanagement seen again today, and incompetence seen in West Lothian and at a Westminster level. news.stv.tv/west-central...

Councillor Orr, for the SNP, asked: “Is the council now content that all reasonable action has been taken to increase income at the Burgh Halls or is there still some work to be done to make best use of the facilities in order to maximise income potential.” www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...

1/The SNP group had first called for change in 2019 and claimed the Labour administration had ignored the issue. news.stv.tv/east-central...

1/Depute-group leader for the opposition @paulinestaffordsnp.bsky.social questioned the assertion of impact reports regarding flexible nursery placing: www.midlothianview.com/news/union-d...

SNP group leader Janet Campbell said: “I’m very glad to see following an SNP motion in 2023 that the fees have been increased to Burgh Halls, one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in West Lothian. “Are these fees now full market value? www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...

Bathgate councillor Willie Boyle first raised a motion at full council in early 2024 calling for an end to retailers clogging pavements in Bathgate with huge dumpster bins. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...

@mariamacsnp.bsky.social first brought a motion to explore practical solutions such as free uplifts for those in hardship, to waste management ten months ago. This time she won backing without opposition to a study of a “problem that has not gone away”. www.midlothianview.com/news/west-lo...

Councillor Pauline Orr, SNP, asked about the numbers of investigations and success rate. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lo...

Councillor Veronica Smith asked: “You say the community gardens offers pathways to training can you expand a bit on that? “ theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/12/west...

Councillor Campbell told the meeting: “ The UK government removed £7m from the council with its increase in National Insurance. It is handing a small portion back to unelected boards, possibly controlled by one person. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lo...

The award delighted SNP group leader and local councillor Janet Campbell. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/west-lo...

At a meeting of the full council, SNP opposition group leader Councillor Janet Campbell branded the increase a “jobs tax” and raised a motion demanding the council write to Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking for its revoke. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/nati...

CllrBoyle, expressed doubt that the site would be temporary & said it was evident from the site visit at the extent of the ground works that had been carried out, theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/exte...

Welcoming improvements, councillors Danny Logue and Carl John raised the persistent problems with communal bins in Craigshill, Livingston, and how some neighbours persistently ignored warnings about contamination, and fly-tipping. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563093...

@drmoiras.bsky.social referred to a “paradigm shift” in schools so that people use phones differently. “Going by my inbox I do think there’s a time for conversation. It is a concern for parents as councillors we have to listen to our communities.” theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/stud...

Welcoming the change the opposition SNP group said Labour had “caved-in” in the face of a powerful parent led campaign for a new East Calder High School. The party’s own amendment calling for a much deeper commitment to a new school was defeated. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...

Councillor Andrew Miller said: “Very much following on from Alison’s point, there are so many good things happening, particularly when you look at the library update. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/11/spre...

Cllr @mariamacsnp.bsky.social: “How are we managing voids? I wanted to ask about the costs.” Cllr @drmoiras.bsky.social: if there was a way that housing officers could “legally monitor” the conduct of tenants and how they treat council homes. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/majorit...

SNP Councillor Veronica Smith asked: “Of the 269 vehicles purchased how many are electric?” www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...

Councillor Veronica Smith, SNP, said the introduction to the report was “selective and lacked balance”. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/child-p...

1/Livingston residents won the promises following calls for a review of rules by local councillor @mariamacsnp.bsky.social last year. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/fed-up-...

Pauline Stafford, SNP depute leader, amendment “To achieve the required savings and final decision… will be required in October 2025. Yet the paper represented today makes clear the process remains open-ended and further work and uncertainty will continue.” www.midlothianview.com/news/west-lo...