A report to West Lothian Council’s executive recommends the sale of the former café premises at 24 South Bridge Street in Bathgate be sold and the former Trindleyknowe Day Centre at 63/3 Bathgate Road in Blackburn.

It also recommends that the modular building located adjacent to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School in Blackburn be demolished and removed.

By formally declaring a property surplus to requirements, the council confirms that the property is no longer required for the delivery of council services. The report notes that the council must effectively manage its property assets and vacant properties present a risk of dereliction and require continual upkeep.

In a statement, the council noted that the sale of unused assets is “an important funding stream that allows us to continue to invest in services for local people”.

If the recommendations are approved by the council executive, the disposal of each property will be progressed in accordance with the council’s approved surplus property procedure.

Council officials will also provide assistance to any community group seeking to take over the properties through a community asset transfer.