West Lothian.
Scottish council area
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 83
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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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
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Scottish Government influences local housing policy in West Lothian.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A council in West Lothian is facing operational challenges related to managing void properties and existing tenancies.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
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 StructuralThe Scottish Government implemented regulations passed by Parliament, resulting in similar food restrictions in Scotland and England.Moves West Lothian
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Jenny Gilruth OperationalJenny Gilruth unveiled Scottish Government proposals for local government restructuring, and Michael Marra was elected leader of Scottish Labour.Moves West Lothian
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EIS OperationalGovernment of Canada recently approved a procurement vehicle contract involving EIS.Moves West Lothian
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Edinburgh Shared contextGeorge Street is a location within Edinburgh, which is a city in Scotland.Moves West Lothian
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Europe Shared contextThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves West Lothian
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Scottish Parliament Shared contextA legal guide for Scottish lawmakers was developed, addressing constitutional uncertainty following Supreme Court rulings.Moves West Lothian
Connections
The 12 strongest of 83, 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 local housing policy and provides funding to West Lothian council.
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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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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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Europe Shared context
West Lothian is discussed as a specific geographical context within the broader entity of Europe.
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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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Action Network Shared context
Action Network is associated with a project drawing inspiration from a successful scheme within West Lothian.
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Alex Salmond Shared context
Alex Salmond was involved in the opening of the West Lothian Council.
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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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Skipton Shared context
The entities share a contextual link based on the origin of a top-priced ewe.
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Scotland Shared context
West Lothian is a geographical area located within Scotland.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- The National Day Nurseries Association successfully lobbied for cross-boundary access, leading to a successful amendment regarding placements, setting a precedent for West Lothian.
- Scottish Government influences local housing policy in 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.