West Lothian

Plans for a large new housing development on the edge of Whitburn are set to return to West Lothian Council for consideration.

West Lothian Council has issued planning consent for the new railway station at Winchburgh.

An Almond Housing Association development that was a long time in the planning has not only come to fruition, but was nearly fully occupied within the first week.

A new extension has been officially opened at West Calder High School to accommodate rising pupil numbers in the local area. Provost Cathy Muldoon officially opened the new block, which will provide state-of-the-art facilities for pupils to learn key subjects such as science, technology and computin

Cairn Housing Association has broken ground on a new housing development at Hens Nest Road, East Whitburn, West Lothian, in partnership with Ogilvie Homes. This marks the first collaboration between the two organisations.

Pupils in East and West Lothian have started the school year in brand new learning environments designed by consultancy Space Zero. The company provided interior design services and fitted furniture for three new primary schools: Craighall and Blindwells in East Lothian, and Hawkhill in West Lothian

Progress has been made towards delivering supported housing for young people and additional council housing at Almondvale Crescent, Livingston.

A project to repair Menzies Road in Bathgate has been completed on budget and ahead of schedule.

Planning permission has been granted for a battery energy storage system near Bathgate, subject to conditions.

Residents of West Lothian are being asked to have their say on future strategies to ensure homes can be heated in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

Work to build a replacement wing at St. Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn is helping students learn more about the construction industry.

The transformation of a historic West Lothian building into a new heritage attraction and community space continues to gather pace.

Further progress has been made in the preparation of a new Local Development Plan (LDP2) for West Lothian.

West Lothian Council is continuing to create further social housing across the region with the delivery of new properties in Livingston.

A development of 48 new homes in the village of Kirknewton has received approval in principle.