Maria MacAulay SNP

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

Opening early June now.🛹

27/05/2026

DO YOU know someone who has made a positive difference to their community or who has gone above and beyond for others?
Angela Constance MSP is searching for a local hero in Almond Valley, to help help ensure one of her constituents receives recognition for their achievements at an event to mark the opening of Session 7 of the Scottish Parliament.
Local heroes who have been selected will be invited by the Scottish Parliament as a special guest of Angela Constance MSP, to attend the Parliament’s Opening Ceremony, an event which will take place on Saturday 27 June to formally mark the new session of the Parliament.
Launching the search Angela said: "I know in Almond Valley, there are so many amazing people who give up their time week in and week out to help others – often without the recognition they deserve. As Session 7 of the Scottish Parliament gets underway, it is right that, the people of Scotland are placed at the heart of our event to commemorate this milestone.
"Together with my fellow MSPs, we want to celebrate the achievements of people across every constituency and region in Scotland as part of the opening of the new Parliament.
"I am really looking forward to receiving nominations for Almond Valley, local hero, perhaps from their friends, family or work colleagues, maybe even from potential local heroes themselves. If you’ve got a good suggestion, please get in touch."
To nominate a Local Hero, contact Angela Constance MSP, Constituency Office: Unit 4 Ochil House, Beveridge Square, Dedridge, Livingston, EH54 6QF or email [email protected]

27/05/2026

Volunteer with Us and Help Keep Our Theatres Alive

Our theatres and venues rely on the passion and generosity of local people, and we’re looking for new volunteers to join our friendly team. Whether you have a few hours a week or just the occasional evening, your support makes a real difference.

We’re currently seeking volunteers to help with:

Stewarding shows and welcoming audiences

General maintenance around our buildings

Gardening and outdoor upkeep

Behind‑the‑scenes support for events and community activities

No experience is needed - just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. In return, you’ll meet great people, learn new skills, and play a part in keeping our cultural spaces thriving.

16+ Only

If you’d like to join us, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a message on [email protected]

West Lothian News Bathgate Community Forum West Lothian Council West Lothian Courier

26/05/2026

Refurbishment works have now begun at Bankton Mains Park Play Area. The works will focus on improving accessibility to and around the play area, as well as providing mixed seating. The improvements are based on a public survey.

The play area will be closed to the public for approximately a month, until the end of June. Thanks for your understanding

Play Areas which we’ve improved over the past year.
• Bathgate - Balbardie Park Play Area was upgraded with an accessible path, surfacing and dedicated accessible parking bays. There is also new, inclusive play equipment and a seating wall. The skate park surface was repaired
• Blackridge - Westrigg Park Play Area was upgraded with new equipment
• Broxburn & Uphall - The Main Street ball court was resurfaced and lined for multiple sports
• Kirknewton - Kirknewton Play Area was upgraded with a new multiunit and accessible surfacing
• Livingston - Almond Park Play Area was upgraded with new equipment
• Livingston - Almondvale Park Play Area was upgraded with new inclusive play equipment and a

Natural Play garden
• Livingston - Eliburn Park Play Area was upgraded with new inclusive play panels and accessible paths
• Livingston - The Heatherbank Park skate park surface was repaired
• Stoneyburn - Foulshiels Park Play Area was upgraded with new equipment
• Stoneyburn - The Glenview Park skate park surface was repaired
• Stoneyburn - The ball court at Our Lady's RC Primary School was fully refurbished
• West Calder - The Parkhead skate park surface was repaired
• Whitburn - Dixon Road Play Area was upgraded with new equipment
• Whitburn - King George V Playing Fields Ball Court was resurfaced and lined for multiple sports
• Whitburn - Miner's Play Area at Polkemmet Country Park was upgraded with new accessible paths and drainage
• Whitburn - Whitburn Community Centre Play Area in Blaeberryhill Park was upgraded with new inclusive play equipment and seating
• Winchburgh - Craigton Park Play Area was upgraded with new play equipment and accessible surfacing. The skate park surface was also repaired

And there’s more to come. This year, we will invest a further £540,000 in the refurbishment of Children’s Play Areas and a further £180,000 in synthetic turf pitches through our capital programme.

25/05/2026

FACELIFT work at the historic Livingston skatepark is on track, Councillor Maria MacAulay was advised at the latest meeting of West Lothian Council's Livingston South Local Area Committee.
Councillor MacAuley had asked what the current position was.
Listed building consent was granted for a quarter of a million pounds facelift to the skatepark.
The restoration and preservation of the skatepark was instigated by Councillor Moira McKee Shemilt.
Work includes removing and repouring concrete in areas identified in a condition survey, removing old patch fixes, filling cracks and restoring the surfacing to original conditions.
Local man Kenny Omond initiated the start of the skatepark in the late 1970s, before it was taken up by Livingston Development Corporation architect Ian Urquhart and opened in 1981.
The Category B Listed skatepark is the oldest of its type in Scotland and one of only a few purpose-built concrete skateparks from the 1980s still remaining in the United Kingdom. It was granted Listed status by Historic Environment Scotland.