Support for businesses - economic information and development

The mission of West Lothian Council's Economic DevelopmentĀ  (new window)team is to 'Create the conditions for sustainable economic growth in West Lothian'

It does this by providing services around three themes: Economic Strategy & Policy; Entrepreneurship & Growing Business and Employment & Skills.

The Economic DevelopmentĀ team is part of the Community Planning & Regeneration service. A full report of the activities and outcomes of theĀ service can be found in the latest annual report (new window).

Follow this link for easy access to a wide range of economic information (new window) including analysis of the latest census data, business and economic statistics at a West Lothian and UK level and local labour market information.

Business Portal

For the latest statistics, local economic information and other resources for your business.

Starting a business

Services for people starting a new business, looking for a business opportunity or becoming self-employed.

Finding premises

A comprehensive database of available industrial, office and retail property (public and private) in West Lothian.

Growing your business

Professional advisers can provide access to funding, e-business advice, environmental audits and much more.