Housing - flats

Housing

West Lothian is home to over 165,000 people and has the fastest growing population in Scotland. The area has a mix of traditional towns and villages, providing a range of private and rented housing. It is anticipated that approximately 20,000 new homes will be built in the area over the next ten to fifteen years.

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Recycling

You can help look after the environment by recycling at home or at a collection point.

Local Housing Allowance

Local Housing Allowance

A new way of working out and paying Housing Benefit for tenants of private landlords.

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Housing and support

There is a range of services available for older people.

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Benefits advice

Housing and Council Tax Benefit - find out if you are entitled to benefit.

Check out all your local community news

Community news

Catch up with all the latest community news from around and about West Lothian

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Reduce your carbon footprint

There are lots of easy ways to help the environment and save money

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