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Councillor Maria MacAulay Livingston South Ward

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 9

1/Councillor Maria MacAulay praised the past work of the Baptist Church and said others needed: “to carry the torch.”

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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 .

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MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Sep 3

2/A wonderful evening celebrating hard work, talent & determination ❤️ So proud of our young people and grateful to the families & staff who support them every step of the way 🤝✨

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Jul 16

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?”

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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.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Jul 1

Livingston South Councillor @mariamacsnp.bsky.social won a guarantee of an extra three weeks for community groups to make their contribution following a safety awareness event in April

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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

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MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Jun 15

3/Huge thanks and well done to the organisers and volunteers who kept everything running smoothly despite the weather. A proper credit to the village 💛

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Jun 15

2/Brilliant to be at this year’s Gala Day – the rain might have come down in bursts, but it didn’t stop the celebrations. The crowning of the Gala Queen went ahead beautifully, and the skies cleared just in time for the parade!

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Jun 15

Even the heavy showers couldn’t wash away the community spirit in Livingston Village yesterday !

#LivingstonVillage #GalaDay #CommunitySpirit #RainOrShine #WestLothianEvents

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 29

7. #NotOkay #EndDomesticAbuse #SextortionAwareness #JamesYoungHigh #WestLothian #PoliceScotland #SupportIsHere #SpeakOut #RespectMatters #DSAT #WomensAid

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 29

6. 🔹 Women’s Aid Scotland: www.womensaid.scot
🔹 DSAT (Domestic and Sexual Assault Team): www.dsat.org.uk
🔹 Report sextortion or abuse: www.ceop.police.uk

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 29

5. Support contacts:
🔹 Police Scotland (non-emergency): 101
🔹 In an emergency, always call 999
🔹 Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 – www.sdafmh.org.uk

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 29

4. 💬 The session focused on recognising abuse, staying safe online, and knowing where to turn for help.

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 29

3. Abuse in any form is never okay. If you or someone you know needs support, please speak up — you are not alone, and help is available.

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 29

2. It was a powerful and thoughtful session — and yes, just a wee bit windy outside, as you might spot in the photo! 🌬️

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 29

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.

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 22

and are heading in the right direction, it’s still going out to the right people and it would be really wonderful to see how far it goes not just to West Lothian but to further afield, so thank you. “

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 22

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
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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.

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MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 13

SNP councillor Maria MacAulay said: “Thank you to everybody that been involved it’s been an exceptional effort.”
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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...

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MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · May 9

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

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Apr 11

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

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Apr 8

Livingston south Councillor Maria MacAulay asked why figures had been so high in previous years.

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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

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Mar 19

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

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · Mar 18

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.

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Mar 18

2/Our communities need real solutions now – not more delays and excuses. The SNP will keep fighting for fair, accessible waste services for West Lothian residents! ♻️

MariaMacSNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social · Mar 18

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