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... a resident
Whether you have always lived in West Lothian or recently moved here you may be surprised at the range of council services that are available.
Work for the council (new window); advice and benefits; arts and entertainment; bin collections, recycling and recycling centres; councillor surgeries; education; housing; leisure and sports; planning; roads; social care and health; trading standards; help with finding work; redundancy; twitter (new window); new to the area.
... a visitor
Steeped in history and boasting attractive country parks, quality shopping, entertainment, a variety of outdoor sporting activities, great places to eat and relax. There's a lot on offer.
Attractions; countryside and wildlife; local history and heritage; museums and galleries; parks, gardens and open spaces; theatre and the arts; Howden Park Centre (new window); map of West Lothian
... interested in business
Centrally located with a skilled workforce West Lothian is an important contributor to Scotland's economy.
business advice; commercial land and property ; licensing and permits; regeneration and town centres;
... interested in my council
With around 8,000 staff providing more than 100 services the council is the biggest employer in area.
Council services; council tax; councillor surgeries; elections and voting; multi-member wards; working for the council; document Lists (new window); council information service (including calendar of meetings) (new window)
Council Leader's podcast
We will be forced into facing up to some very difficult choices over the next few years, as we strive to deliver vital front line services and meet the needs of our communities
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Do it online
Request or renew a book online and search the index to local newspapers.
Try applying online using our new online forms system ...
Pay your council tax and other council bills using our online payments..
Submit a planning application using our online system...
Request a council house repair using our online system..
Find information such as litter, recycling, street lighting, roads and stray dogs.
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Latest News
Awards for good sports Sporting achievement recognised in West Lothian.
Top rating for council website The Society of IT Managers (SOCITM) has awarded West Lothian Council's website: www.westlothian.gov.uk three stars in its Better Connected survey 2010.
Tough choices for West Lothian The debate has been opened on contingency plans the council has for delivering services while managing what could be a funding gap of £45 million during the three-year period 2011 to 2014.
