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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 3d

The ward has four councillors and extends from the village of Greenrigg in the west to Seafield in the east. The seat has been divided between SNP and Labour-including long-serving councillors, the SNP’s Jim Dickson and Labour’s George Paul.

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West Lothian councillor by-election set for December 11

The poll follows the surprise resignation of Labour councillor David Russell in September.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

3. “These zones are designed to protect people, pets, and communities from the distress fireworks can cause. Other local authorities, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Falkirk, have already explored or implemented such measures.”

WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

2. “It’s disappointing that West Lothian Council hasn’t taken steps to introduce Firework Control Zones, particularly when the Scottish Government has already provided councils with the power to do so through the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

1.Livingston South councillor for the SNP @mariamacsnp.bsky.social told the Local Democracy Reporting Service:

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No firework control zones for West Lothian - Midlothian View

There will be no firework control zones implemented in West Lothian ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

3. Councillor Campbell’s nomination of the sole Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle to chair the working group was rejected in favour of Labour's Tom Conn.

And an SNP proposal that Andrew Miller, who suggested the working group, be vice-chair was rejected in favour of Conservative Angela Doran-Timson.

WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

2. She also doubted that a January reporting date outlined in the papers drawn up by the council's Governance Manager would give the working group enough time to speak to " a number of outside bodies including other local authorities for some expert advice."

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

1.Janet Campbell, the leader of West Lothian’s opposition SNP group, pointed out that the chair and vice chair appointed this week had both voted against the SNP proposal to set up the working group in the first place.

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Concerns over West Lothian Council's travellers working group

Opposition group leader unhappy that councillors who opposed group will now lead it

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

Pauline Orr, an SNP councillor asked if there was an update at this month’s meeting of the Governance and Risk Committee.

Councillor Orr asked officers: Do we know how much the recent cyberattack has cost the council to bring everything back on-line?”

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Costs on West Lothian Council cyberattack cannot be counted - Midlothian View

Six months after it suffered a cyberattack to its education IT network West Lothian council remains unable to quantify what the eventual costs will be.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

4. She added: “We need to be able to show people we are not just consulting them, but we are actually listening to them.”

WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

3. She reminded the meeting that a recent audit said the council had to do more to “ensure and clearly document how engagement with communities including vulnerable groups has informed changes.”

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

2. Councillor @paulinestaffordsnp.bsky.social , the SNP depute group leader maintained that the consultation time was tight, as was the time left for councillors to absorb the findings of the consultation from early January in the run up to the budget at the end of February.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 4d

1.SNP group leader Councillor Janet Campbell asked: “Are we doing enough to ensure that under represented individuals such as those in receipt of social care, and carers, can take part?”

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Fears over short time for cuts consultation

Concerns have been raised that the public won’t have enough time to respond to a consultation on West Lothian Council cuts of £23 million. The council will publish its proposals to kick start the con...

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 19d

3/together we can ensure community centres remain at the heart of West Lothian life.

WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 19d

2/Our work doesn’t stop here. We will keep listening to community voices, pushing for greater transparency and fairer processes, and working constructively with all councillors to protect these vital spaces. Your support and engagement make all the difference —

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to everyone who supported our motion today. Although it didn’t carry, we brought it forward because volunteers, management committees and residents deserve a real say in how their community centres are run. We’re disappointed, but we’re not surprised.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · 24d

Motion from Councillor Janet Campbell for the Council meeting on Tuesday, 7th October at 10am

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 26

3/Councillor Carlin added “ My very best wishes to the staff team, children and parents for the future learning journey of all who have the privilege of attending this school “

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 26

2/Councillor Campbell said afterwards “ we were grateful for the tour of this wonderful building afterwards. Every space has been well designed to create an inclusive, nurturing and inspirational learning environment “.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 26

1/Councillors Janet Campbell and Mike Carlin at the official opening of Hawkhill Primary School in Winchburgh on Friday 26th September.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 25

3/“Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, a person should be treated as homeless, even if they have accommodation, if it would not be reasonable for them to continue to stay in it. West Lothian Council therefore have a legal duty to help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.”

WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 25

2/Councillor Campbell said: “West Lothian Council had no involvement in any decision making, taken by a charitable organisation. However, the Linburn tenants are West Lothian residents who have declared this is where they have put down roots, where their families are and where they want to live.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 25

1/Raising her motion at a meeting of the full council group leader Janet Campbell urged the council to follow Edinburgh’s lead. The city council bought Ministry of Defence owned housing Dreghorn Barracks in the capital - including homes with sitting tenants.

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Call to buy West Lothian war blind veterans new homes rejected

Labour administration says West Lothian housing staff are already engaging with tenants in threatened homes

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 24

15 councillors, one team, working for you. Catch us at our local surgeries – we’re always happy to listen.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 23

The SNP is ready to work across the chamber to protect community centres and keep them sustainable, accessible, and locally run.

Depute SNP Group Leader, Cllr Pauline Stafford, For the opposition.

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WLSNPCllrs @wlsnpcllrs.bsky.social · Sep 23

3/Depute Leader, Cllr Pauline Stafford, added:
“The SNP is ready to work across the chamber to protect community centres and keep them sustainable, accessible, and locally run. "

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