BGS_WestLothian 🐟💚🌳

Advocating for a West Lothian fit for the 21st Century: a fairer, greener and more sustainable area, which truly respects our natural environment.

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

@ScottishEPA "The application for Almondell in West Lothian did not demonstrate large numbers of bathers, which is a key requirement for designation." #RiverAlmond
https://t.co/ErDEuQZX64

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

Why can't Scottish rivers have #BathingWaters status?
@ScottishEPA @MairiMcAllan @MathesonMichael
@lornaslater
@AConstanceSNP

[Square Foot Photography 👣 📸 @SquareFootPhot1]

Grey Heron on the River Almond yesterday. #Heron
#river
#birds
#riveralmond

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

Despite the Bathing Waters application being unsuccessful for 2021, you can still help support efforts to clean up the #RiverAlmond by taking photos in and near the river and tagging in the following hashtags: #RiverReclaim & #AlmondSwim
E: [email protected]

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

RAAG needs your support for a cleaner and healthier River Almond for people, dogs and wildlife.

Can you make it our 2nd AGM tomorrow?

https://t.co/kgUGWbg1n3

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

Here's to a cleaner, healthier and swimmable #RiverAlmond for people and wildlife, in time ☔🌳🏞️

[BGS_WestLothian 🐟💚🌳 @BGSWestlothian]

@DrMoiraS @Action4Almond @TomU_SNP @timson_dj @LoveWestLothian @MariaMacSNP @HannahB4LiviMP @AConstanceSNP Just speculation at present on Mid and East Calder Community Facebook group. Hopefully someone at @LoveWestLothian , @WestLothPolice and @fire_scot can confirm. Terrible :(

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

Please be vigilant of activities happening in Mid Calder. So sad in a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). @TomU_SNP
@timson_dj @DrMoiraS @LoveWestLothian @BGSWestlothian

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

Reminder for our committee meeting this evening at 19:30. Please feel free to sign up to join or listen in 😊🏞️
https://t.co/VzoKXQalUg

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

Have you signed up for Forth Rivers Trust's Outfall Safari programme yet?

Surveys will take place over Spring 2022. You can sign by filling in the form below: https://t.co/rNlQjBOiBN

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

RAAG is pleased to invite you to our River Pollution Voices #COP26 Conference on 02.11.21. Event includes speakers from the US, England & Scotland. The talk focuses on positive actions which have been taken to improve water quality. https://t.co/dUi97Z8uke
https://t.co/F1jeKt0YNJ

[freckles68 🍃💚 🍃 @Freckles68.bsky.social @freckles681]

Beautiful glow in the skies over Livingston,West Lothian tonight,got caught in the downpour, needless tae say am drookit through,but,it is Autumn and we NEEDED the rain !! @WindyWilson88 @stvweatherwatch @DrMoiraS @BGSWestlothian @LivingstonWest2 @MariaMacSNP

[River Almond Action Group (RAAG) @Action4Almond]

Bathing Waters Season ends tomorrow 15.09.21

You can support the #BathingWaters application for a section of the #RiverAlmond in #WestLothian by filling in this quick survey form: https://t.co/PQRMgrmhn7

@HannahB4LiviMP @AConstanceSNP @Forth_Rivers @LoveWestLothian

[freckles68 🍃💚 🍃 @Freckles68.bsky.social @freckles681]

@BGSWestlothian something else going on in West Lothian, trying to enhance Barracks Farm Field for wildlife and the community

https://t.co/aquJ6Ch9tA

[BGS_WestLothian 🐟💚🌳 @BGSWestlothian]

Would you like to help be involved in decision making affecting your local community?
Please complete a nomination form by Thursday 2nd September 2021.

[Angela Constance @AConstance23]

Thanks to @Action4Almond & other partners for their contribution to the local stakeholder group, a productive meeting and yes much work to do for one of our best natural assets - the River Almond

[West Lothian Council @LoveWestLothian]

The declaration for the East Livingston and East Calder By Election has been made.
Thomas George Ullathorne (Scottish National Party) has been elected as councillor for this ward

[Ballot Box Scotland @BallotBoxScot]

East Livingston and East Calder (West Lothian) By-Election, First Preferences:

SNP ~ 1890 (42.5%, +1.7)
Conservative ~ 1085 (24.4%, +2.4)
Labour ~ 969 (21.8%, -9.1)
Green ~ 336 (7.6%, +4.0)
Lib Dem ~ 118 (2.7%, nc)
ISP ~ 47 (1.1%, +1.1)

SNP elected stage 5.

[West Lothian Council @LoveWestLothian]

Polling stations have now opened for the East Livingston and East Calder Local Government By-Election. Voters will be able to cast their vote until 10pm tonight.