All the latest news from West Lothian Council sitecontent/news/latest/ en-us West Lothian Council Wed May 30 10:34:03 BST 2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Broxburn100 To celebrate its 100th birthday Broxburn Primary School is holding three special centenary events at the school and inviting former pupils to take part. The school is also appealing for memorabilia for an exhibition they are planning. The Garden Party scheduled for today Tuesday 29 May from 1.30pm to 3pm is taking place. 29-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bikeclub Free Riders Mountain Bike Club is a new club open to anyone aged between 10 and 16. Fully qualified instructors will take sessions up on Dechmont Law (behind Deans Community High School) every Thursday from 6pm to 8.30pm starting 30 June. Bikes and helmets may be available to those that don't have their own and there is no cost for attending! For info or to book a place contact club instructor, Andrew Carruthers, on 07787 904139 or email andynmorven@hotmail.co.uk 29-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/saltireawards 25-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/tom A new exhibition has opened at Armadale Community Centre and Library and will run until Sunday 9 September 2012. 25-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/milan West Lothian’s Milan group met at Mosswood Community Centre recently to celebrate their first anniversary. 24-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/simplyplaynomination Childcare charity in the running for accolade 24-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/newcsu Inspector Michaela Kerr and Sergeant Steven Stewart have taken up senior roles within the flagship West Lothian Community Safety Unit (CSU). 24-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/whatnext A group of young people from across West Lothian were presented with certificates at Whitburn Community Centre. 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/BroxburnHMIE A recent visit by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Education (HMIE) to Broxburn Academy is positive. 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/picnic The under-5s centre at Deans Community High School held a teddy-bears picnic to raise funds for St John's Hospital. 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/armedforcescovenant Historic covenant signed 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/mascots Mid Calder Primary School welcomed two very special visitors - official Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville. 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Beecraigsbikes Mountain bike cyclists are invited to a public meeting on 7 June at 6.30pm at the Sutherland Building, Beecraigs Country Park. 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Ebara Livingston based Ebara Precision Machinery Europe has officially opened its new premises in Brucefield Industrial Estate, Livingston. 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/uphallbridge The works are due to start on site on 28 May for a period of up to 12 weeks. 18-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/torchrelay Broxburn is gearing up to welcome the Olympic Torch Relay on Wednesday 13 June, with a street party starting at 3.45pm. 17-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/BUTA BUTA is pleased to announce the introduction of a subsidy for local traders hiring stalls at the bimonthly Farmers Market in Broxburn. 16-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/fostercampaign West Lothian needs caring and committed local people to foster babies, children and young people. 11-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/olympiceffort A Bathgate woman is taking on an Olympic sized challenge this summer, all in aid of raising money for Cancer Research. 11-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Leadership Labour has taken control of West Lothian Council with a minority Administration. 10-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/declaration The results of the local elections for West Lothian Council - Friday 4 May. 04-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/careevent The second Care Activity Network (CAN) - Olympic type event is being held at Broxburn Sports Centre from 1pm - 3pm on Wednesday 23 May. 03-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/singhealth The Ageing Well project in partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland is launching a singing group for the over 50s. 03-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/wolvesbasketbal Talented basketball players have been selected to play for Scotland in this summer' National and International Calendar. 02-05-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/winchburghplanning One of the UK's single largest residential and mixed use developments, worth an estimated £1 billion, has been granted planning permission by West Lothian Council. 25-04-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/blackburnsportsboost Sports facilities to be upgraded in the village. 20-04-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/gardenscompetition West Lothian Council's Annual Gardens Competition is back in the groove... 05-04-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/benefitnotice The Department of Work and Pensions is currently in the process of writing to residents who claim sickness benefits because they are unfit to work. 02-04-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/taxcredit Changes have been made to the Tax Credit system. 02-04-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Torch The Olympic Flame will pay an historic visit to West Lothian on Wednesday 13 June and residents are being invited to join the party. 19-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/pramsafety New scheme to promote pram safety 16-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/danceevents Two top dance events are waltzing their way to West Lothian 12-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/whitburnart Children's art to brighten up Whitburn town centre 09-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/ESSPsuccess Local school pupils achieve sporting success 09-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/CLIpupilplacement Citizen inspectors review council service 09-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/aarrestadexhibit Katharine Aarestad exhibition opens in March 01-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/uphallschool The brand new Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School was officially opened by the First Minister Alex Salmond today (Wednesday). 01-03-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/licencelaws Public advised of changes to entertainment licences 24-02-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/CRCs West Lothian's Community Recycling Centres have new signage which is designed to be clear and easy to understand. 23-02-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/ChallengeFund West Lothian Council Executive has approved £412,896 of proposals by West Lothian Senior People's Forum. 23-02-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bathgateroad Motorists are being advised that the B792 Blackburn Road in Bathgate is set to undergo a series of road improvements. 22-02-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/localhousingallowance Advice for single people receiving Local Housing Allowance 27-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/broxburnAcademy Broxburn Schools Cluster is holding a special Safer Internet Evening for parents and carers of pupils in P7 to S3. 27-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/seniorpeople West Lothian's Senior People's Forum has announced its meetings for 2012. 27-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Businessgateway Business Gateway is moving into new premises at West Lothian Connected in The Centre, Livingston. 27-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/roads West Lothian Council is alerting drivers to temporary road closures for essential work in Whitburn, Bathgate and Livingston. 27-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/highlandmary A famous 130 year old sculpture of Rabbie Burns and Highland Mary has been restored to its former glory and unveiled at a special Burns Day event in Bathgate. 25-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/livifoundation An exciting football development programme for youngsters, thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland, has been launched in West Lothian. 20-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/boguscallers Rogue Traders are operating in West Lothian and the message is please beware of people who ask to access your property. 19-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/hpcjazz Top Jazz acts coming to Howden Park Centre 17-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Seniorcampus West Lothian Council has launched phase two of the innovative West Lothian Campus. 12-01-2012 http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/breichschool Woodmuir Primary School pupils got their hands dirty last week to take part in an archaeological dig on the site of their new primary school.