West Lothian SNP Councillors

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The SNP’s Moria McKee-Shemilt said young people would still be exposed to social media out with schools and supported a need to be more discerning about the use of phones in schools.

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That prompted a question from Councillor Pauline Orr about earnings. Countryside Officer Eirwen Hopwood confirmed to the meeting that production companies paid to make use of areas as scenery.

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Councillor Willie Boyle expressed concerns about the potential over spill of parking on streets out with the town centre should charges be introduced.

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Councillor Pauline Stafford asked if links to the initial parking strategy presented by the council could be included in the consultation presented on the council’s web page. Mr Wiggins agreed that would be a good idea.

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But the Development Management Committee in Livingston was split on its future when the latest application from the building’s owners came up. Councillor Willie Boyle urged fellow members to back demolition saying: “Armadale deserves better”.

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Councillor Orr asked if there had been an increase in vehicle fires related to lithium ion batteries. Mr Brodie said he was not aware of an increase.

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2/“The charity works directly with professionals supporting disadvantaged families across our area and I am pleased to be able to support the valuable work River Kids carry out.”

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Councillor Campbell added: “Thanks to Stephen for showing us around the Broxburn base this morning. River Kids do fantastic and unfortunately much needed work across West Lothian, helping families living with poverty.

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Answering a question from Councillor Moira McKee-Shemilt on Livingston South Local area Committee Mr Brown said that the results of the consultation would be presented to the late summer meeting of the Environment and Sustainability PDSP.
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4. This plan means there will be at least another 54 bodies without access to proper health care.”

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Councillor Willie Boyle told the meeting: he had concerns about the issue of the health centre in East Calder which is already at capacity.

And he added: “The local retail centre for Calderwod has now passed its delivery date. It is unacceptable.”

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3.Cllr Pauline Clark said: “I do appreciate that the developer has listened to local people and has been prepared to change the access but my main concern is the lack of access to health care.

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Answering questions from Councillor Moria McKee-Shemilt, Mr Carr said that parents should be able to use the funding for their entitlement for 1140 hours of childcare wherever they want: “in a way that fits around their work, life and needs.”

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A better Scotland is possible. You just have to vote for it.

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International Workers’ memorial remembering all those who have lost their lives, suffered injury & illness through work. It was a moving and important occasion, reminding us why safe and healthy workplaces matter so much.

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No mention that France introduced a similar scheme back 2023 to cap essential food items due to high food prices.

The same policy was being considered by the UK gov.

But it’s only a ‘gimmick’ because it is an SNP policy,

Meanwhile, Tesco profits last year were £3.15 billion!

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5/Councillor Stafford branded the council’s position as one of “missed opportunities” and pointed to the success of neighbouring Falkirk council with its tourism strategy.

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1/Councillor Pauline Orr said: “ There was a very successful operator at Beecraigs between 2019 and 2023 when the council chose to put it out to tender, something I still cannot get my head around.”

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4/but added it could be accommodated within the NETS budget for this year as a one-off expenditure which could produce savings in future.