West Lothian.
Scottish council area
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 85
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Scottish Government influences local housing policy in West Lothian.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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The Scottish Government launched a consultation regarding a scrapping structure in West Lothian.Some support1 report
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West Lothian Council is seeking clarity on funding from the Depute First Minister within the Scottish political system.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Sky has been connected to West Lothian for 30 years, and Gregor Poynton is the MP for Livingston while Sky invests in a new campus there.Some support1 report
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A top-priced ewe was sold during a sale that took place on August 1st, with Robert Price conducting business.Some support1 report
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The National Day Nurseries Association successfully lobbied for cross-boundary access, leading to a successful amendment regarding placements, setting a precedent for West Lothian.Some support2 reports
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Walter Dandie & Sons, a business rooted in Scottish agricultural tradition, operates from its home base in West Lothian.Some support1 report
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A project involving Action Network draws inspiration from a successful scheme.Some support1 report
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A new health store chain has opened a location in West Lothian, where a shopping center is also situated.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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A council in West Lothian is facing operational challenges related to managing void properties and existing tenancies.Some support1 report
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EIS criticized the council's current policy approach, while the council updated proposals based on government benchmarks.Some support1 report
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Campaigners in West Lothian are seeking compensation for crumbling concrete.Some support1 report
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An attack occurred in West Lothian, Scotland, while mass riots sparked across Belfast, County Antrim.Some support1 report
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Mitsubishi Electric sponsored an energy challenge in West Lothian, with an academy winning the competition.Some support1 report
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Around West Lothian this week
News at the entities that move West Lothian most-
Scottish Government StructuralStephen Gethins leads the energy debate in the new Scottish parliament, competing with the need for collective prosperity.Moves West Lothian
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Jenny Gilruth OperationalNationalist leaders from Scotland and Wales collaborated on calls for independence and an early general election.Moves West Lothian
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Edinburgh Shared contextSisters founded fashion rental firm Ashlia and plan to open boutiques in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, supported by the British Business Bank.Moves West Lothian
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Europe Shared contextMichael Novak's ideas are informing discussions regarding the structure of the European economy.Moves West Lothian
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Alex Salmond Shared contextAlex Salmond achieved rapprochement with the Catholic Church, while a Cardinal opposed Labour Party's majority Catholic votes.Moves West Lothian
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Mitsubishi Electric Shared contextABB and Mitsubishi Electric formed a joint venture to transform electrification and develop low-voltage solutions in Japan.Moves West Lothian
Connections
The 14 strongest of 85, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Elaine Cook Structural
Elaine Cook is formally employed by the governing body of West Lothian.
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Scottish Government Structural
The Scottish Government regulates West Lothian's local housing policy and provides necessary funding and benchmarks.
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Jenny Gilruth Operational
The council representing West Lothian interacts with Jenny Gilruth regarding funding and political clarity from her office.
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EIS Operational
EIS actively challenges the current policy approaches of the governing council associated with West Lothian.
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Europe Shared context
West Lothian is discussed as a specific geographical context within the broader entity of Europe.
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Edinburgh Shared context
Edinburgh's status as a major urban center sets precedents and shared risks for the region of West Lothian.
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Midlothian Council Operational
Both local authorities are involved in shared restoration plans that span multiple jurisdictions.
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Alex Salmond Shared context
Alex Salmond was involved in the opening of the West Lothian Council.
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Skipton Shared context
The entities share a contextual link based on the origin of a top-priced ewe.
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Mitsubishi Electric Shared context
Mitsubishi Electric sponsors an energy challenge taking place in the region of West Lothian.
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Janet Campbell Shared context
Janet Campbell holds a political leadership role within the geographical area of West Lothian.
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Scottish Parliament Shared context
West Lothian is an administrative area operating within the political system of the Scottish Parliament.
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Scotland Shared context
West Lothian is a geographical area located within Scotland.
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Action Network Shared context
Action Network is associated with a project drawing inspiration from a successful scheme within West Lothian.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
4 events- Sky has been connected to West Lothian for 30 years, and Gregor Poynton is the MP for Livingston while Sky invests in a new campus there.
- A top-priced ewe was sold during a sale that took place on August 1st, with Robert Price conducting business.
- Walter Dandie & Sons, a business rooted in Scottish agricultural tradition, operates from its home base in West Lothian.
- A project involving Action Network draws inspiration from a successful scheme.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
6 events- Scottish Government influences local housing policy in West Lothian.
- The National Day Nurseries Association successfully lobbied for cross-boundary access, leading to a successful amendment regarding placements, setting a precedent for West Lothian.
- EIS criticized the council's current policy approach, while the council updated proposals based on government benchmarks.
- Campaigners in West Lothian are seeking compensation for crumbling concrete.
- An attack occurred in West Lothian, Scotland, while mass riots sparked across Belfast, County Antrim.
- Mitsubishi Electric sponsored an energy challenge in West Lothian, with an academy winning the competition.