West Lothian

Independent 1. Immediately west of Edinburgh; largest town is Edinburgh overspill new town of Livingston, together with nearby former industrial area of Bathgate. Linlithgow in the north is now popular with commuters and growing more prosperous.

Labour held a seat in Whitburn and Blackburn ward at a byelection on 14 November. Labour gained a seat in Armadale and Blackridge ward from an Independent at a byelection on 22 August.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Scotland

Address
Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston EH54 6FF

Phone
01506 777000

Website
http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£1390.96