Tom Conn: Last News

New mobile CCTV cameras are being rolled out across West Lothian in a bid to catch fly-tippers.

Councillors agreed to drop the card only payment system at a meeting of the full West Lothian Council.It was also agreed to put the management of the café out to private tender. It's currently run by council staff.

A senior Labour councillor has called on the Scottish Government to reinstate emergency funding for bus services in the county.

The good work taking place across West Lothian to promote FairTrade has been recognised.

Councillors in Linlithgow have agreed to keep improved footpaths and cycle lanes brought in under the Spaces for People (SfP) measures- a decision local Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle branded “ridiculously easy.”

Fed up locals are being urged to report any illegal motor or quad bike use in open spaces, parks and country parks to the police.

Work to improve a busy section of road near a primary school after complaints from parents will start next month.

A new scheme allowing people to donate towards West Lothian’s trees was officially launched in the grounds of Almondvale Park.

Three dangerous rural roads in West Lothian are set to get new speed limits and traffic calming measures by the start of winter- two years after residents started a petition calling for safer roads.

New waiting restrictions are being proposed at various locations in West Lothian.

West Lothian residents are set to be asked to share their views on the future of the controversial Spaces for People measures introduced last year.

The free passage of migratory fish is a key requirement of the European Water Framework Directive, and an indicator of the ‘good’ ecological condition.Executive councillor for the Environment, Tom Conn said: “This project is a fantastic example of organisations coming together in partnership to help preserve and enhance our natural amenities.Everyone who worked on the project is most deserving of this recognition.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.More charging points for electric cars have been installed in West Lothian.West Lothian Council are leading a drive to back the new eco-friendly vehicles and cut down on emissions in the county.Last year they announced plans to install 10 more charging stations thanks to a £300,000 project backed by Transport Scotland.The latest charging points have been installed in Broxburn and are located at Strathbrock Partnership Centre.They were officially unveiled during Scotland’s Climate Week by the council’s councillor for Environment, Tom Conn and Energy Manager, Peter Rogers.The chargers are a 50kW rapid charger and a 22kW fast charger and are

West Lothian Council’s Bulky Uplift service has been reinstated- just a month after the lockdown stopped all new bookings. Bulky Uplifts provide customers with a home collection service for up to five items from a specific list of materials.Details are available on the council’s website. The activity itself involves no social interaction with the residents who have placed the order (online or via telephone) and the items are placed at the edge of the property and accessible from the roadside for the council to collect.

A number of measures have been in place across all recycling centres in line with national guidance to ensure that social distancing is maintained and the surrounding road systems haven’t been overwhelmed by the increase in traffic.The public have been thanked for their cooperation and support in helping staff to ensure a smooth reopening.Executive councillor for the environment Tom Conn said: “The public must be thanked for their cooperation in allowing us to safely reopen our recycling centres.“We will continue to follow national guidance and staff have worked hard to ensure that a process is in place to allow visitors to dispose of their waste in a safe and efficient manner.“All sites remain open seven days a week with traffic calming

During the period of Covid-19 lockdown one of the underlying benefits is that more people are out and about, walking, running and cycling.West Lothian Council has seen a rise in use of the area’s extensive traffic free path networks including the Union Canal and National Cycle Route 75.However, the local authority is asking cyclists not to race on shared use paths, telling bike riders to slow down on paths, which are also used by pedestrians, wheelchair users, dog walkers and horse riders.Tom Conn, executive councillor for the environment said it’s important that the areas are safe and comfortable for everyone to enjoy.He said: “Although the evidence shows that conflict between cyclists and pedestrians on traffic-free routes is rare, the

Executive councillor for the environment Tom Conn said: “Thanks to everyone who took part in the survey, with close to 500 returns from people in West Lothian putting forward ideas for improving their local environment.“It’s fantastic to see so many people engaging in discussing what changes can be made to our roads and footways to help people maintain a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. The impact of coronavirus means many of us are driving less and walking and cycling more, which changes the way we use our local spaces. “We hope the bid submitted will be well received by SUSTRANS and if successful it will allow us to trial some exciting packages of projects across West Lothian.

West Lothian Council has reluctantly cancelled its annual garden competition this year.