What does West Lothian Council do?
Like all Scottish Councils, West Lothian Council provides services such as Education, Social Work, Housing, Highways, Street lighting and Cleansing. The council is responsible for the co-ordination of the planning and provision of public services in West Lothian.
How many councillors do West Lothian have?
33 elected
Find out which councillors represent where you live and how to contact them. The council is made up of 33 elected members. Those members meet periodically at meetings of full council, and these take place approximately every six weeks.
Which council is Bathgate in?
West Lothian Council
Bathgate – West Lothian Council.
Who is head of education in West Lothian?
Education and Planning Services Officials
| Designation | Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Service | Head of Service – Planning, Economic Development and Regeneration | Craig McCorriston |
| Head of Service | Interim Head of Education (Primary) | Greg Welsh |
| Head of Service | Interim Head of Education (Secondary) | Catrina Hatch |
Is West Lothian Council Labour?
Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick (Labour) is Leader of West Lothian Council and is a representative of Livingston South.
Where is the main office of West Lothian Council?
West Lothian Civic Centre
The council’s headquarters are based at West Lothian Civic Centre, whilst a range of Customer Information Service offices are available throughout the authority. West Lothian’s stunning Civic Centre is thought to be the biggest public sector partnership of its kind in the UK.
Do borough councillors get paid?
Councillors do not get paid a salary, however they do receive an annual allowance which reimburses them for time they have spent on council duties, as well as telephone and other office expenses.
How much does a local government councillor earn?
a councillor will be between $9,370 and $12,400.
Who controls Westlothian Council?
Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick (Labour) is Leader of West Lothian Council and is a representative of Livingston South. As Leader of West Lothian Council, Councillor Fitzpatrick Chairs the Council Executive.
What county is West Calder in?
Historically it is within the County of Midlothian. The village was an important centre in the oil shale industry in the 19th and 20th Centuries….West Calder.
| West Calder Scottish Gaelic: Caladar an Iar Scots: Wast Cauder | |
|---|---|
| Dialling code | 01506 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
How do I contact West Lothian Council?
The main contact telephone number for West Lothian Council Customer Service Centre is 01506 280000.
Who is West Lothian MP?
Members of Parliament
| Member | Constituency | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Bardell | Livingston (UK Parliament) | SNP |
| Martyn Day | Linlithgow & East Falkirk (UK Parliament) | SNP |