Angela Doran: Last News

A Scottish Labour councillor has quit the party and joined the Conservatives over its "weak" stance on the Union and not standing up to the SNP.

Three former councillors are bidding for a return to the chamber in December’s by-election in the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh ward.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.West Lothian has offered shelter and protection to 11 asylum-seeking children in the last four years.The council’s Social Policy Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel heard the news at its recent meeting.Panel chair Councillor Angela Doran-Timson had asked for the report  after what she called “horrific” stories in national media about the plight of children being trafficked into the United Kingdom.Tim Ward, senior manager, justice and looked after children, told the PDSP the youngsters had been found by police working in illicit premises  or else dropped from vehicles.His report added: “Young people tend to be discovered in West Lothian either

Executive councillor for social policy Angela Doran said: “It’s fantastic to see the Community Payback Unpaid Work Team redeployed from their normal work and making a huge difference to our local care homes.“The improvements to the outdoor spaces will create a better environment for our care home residents to meet friends and family.

Executive councillor for social policy, Angela Doran said: “I’d like to offer a belated congratulations to Mark on his award. He is part of an outstanding social work service in West Lothian and his commitment and ethic towards his work really does make a positive impact on the lives of others.