Six councillors who have between them delivered 82 years of service to communities in West Lothian have been thanked for their service as they prepared to step down at this May’s election.They include the Provost, Tom Kerr who has served his home town of Linlithgow on the council and its predecessor, West Lothian District Council since 1992.The years of service were marked with a presentation last week.
Each received a painting of the council’s HQ at the Civic Centre.Provost Kerr, the longest serving provost, has served as chair of the council and the council’s planning committee since 2007.
He has also served on the Development Management Committee and Local Review Body, the local area committee and PDSPs.He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “It has been an honour and a privilege to represent the people of West Lothian.
I have had the honour of meeting so many interesting and inspirational people throughout my time as Provost and it has been a wonderful experience for me.“I am born and bred in West Lothian and I take great pride in having been able to represent the area for so long.“I’d like to thank everyone that has supported me in my role.
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