West Lothian Council is to invest £132.982 million over the next four years with significant resources invested in the creation of new homes and a strong focus of maintenance of quality standards across existing housing stock.
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The renovation of three historic buildings at the landmark redevelopment of Bangour Village is set to begin after West Lothian Council granted planning permission.
Almond Housing Association is to develop a programme of repairs following the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in some of its properties. In late December 2023, Almond discovered that RAAC roof panels had been used in the construction of 318 properties in the Craigshil
Planning permission has been granted for West Lothian Council to construct 18 houses, 30 flats and one staff building with landscaping, car parking and associated works in Livingston.
Planning approval has been granted for a striking new entrance to the Bangour development.
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has concluded a contract with Home in Scotland to deliver 19 affordable homes for social rent, which will form part of its Seton Rise development and the wider masterplan vision for the new community now emerging in Winchburgh.
The community in Winchburgh is invited to share their views on draft design proposals to redesign Main Street into a more vibrant, accessible and welcoming place for everyone to travel around and spend time in.
Work on a £500k platform upgrade at Addiewell station will begin this weekend.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is present in 69 West Lothian Council homes and 15 common blocks, the local authority has confirmed.
More than £27 million is to be invested in new and existing council housing stock throughout West Lothian from April 2023 to April 2024.
Planning permission has been granted to build a brand-new primary school for the Hawkhill area of Winchburgh.
Plans to progress a new £24 million primary school for Craigshill in Livingston have been approved. West Lothian Council's Education Executive has backed plans to begin the formal consultation process which is legally required to create a new primary school.
Proposals to create a large new solar farm and energy storage facility near Newton have been submitted to West Lothian Council. Ampyr Solar Europe have applied for planning permission to construct the 120 acre facility on a farm site south of Newton.
Avant Homes West Scotland has started construction on a £72 million development of 280 multi-tenure homes in Armadale, West Lothian.
The Low Port Centre (LPC) has been transferred from West Lothian Council to St John's Church through Community Asset Transfer that involves the transfer of a property asset from the council to a voluntary or community organisation.