West Lothian

A new development in Bathgate can deliver millions of pounds of investment in the local community and create more than 200 new jobs if approved by West Lothian Council later this year, according to the developer behind the plans.

Bancon Homes is to continue its expansion in the Central Belt of Scotland with a brand new development of two, three and four-bedroom homes in Wilkieston, West Lothian.

Those driving the growth of Scotland’s fastest-growing place to live have celebrated the success of an innovative pilot programme whereby school pupils are involved in the development of their village. Winchburgh Developments Limited (WDL), West Lothian College and Winchburgh Academy collabora

A West Lothian village has come together to celebrate the anniversaries of two eco-friendly local groups that sit at the very heart of the community.

Construction works are officially underway at a new care home in Livingston.

A £30 million proposal to secure the long-term future of St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn has been supported.

South Tyneside-based Castle Building Services has secured a £3 million project to provide full mechanical, electrical, public health & renewable services at the rebuilt East Calder Primary School in West Lothian.

Scottish youth homelessness charity Rock Trust has partnered with Almond Housing Association to turn an out-of-use care home in West Lothian into affordable housing for young people in the community at risk of and affected by homelessness.

Work to deliver a state-of-the-art primary school in West Lothian has started.

Major improvement work is taking place at Kirkhill Primary in Broxburn and Livingston Village Primary. A joint £1.7 million renovation and extension programme will see major works carried out at both schools.

West Lothian Council is to invest more than £1.2 million in St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn to ensure the school can safely operate while in-depth investigations into roof issues continue.

West Lothian Council has approved Cruden Homes' plans to build 49 new affordable flats at Sydney Street in Craigshill.

A planning application has been approved for the development of 357 houses and 55 flats at the site of the former Bangour Village Hospital to the west of Dechmont.

Planning permission has been granted for the development of over 150 new homes in Bathgate. The application from Urban Life Ltd proposed the erection of 154 houses and 12 flats at the former abattoir site on Whitburn Road, Bathgate.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is asking members of the public to share their views and knowledge on Livingston Skatepark.