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Community representatives sought for West Lothian Development Trust

Community benefit is a benefit in kind contribution made by a developer to the local area by which their development lies. These payments are voluntary, there is no legal requirement for their provision, therefore the amount paid, and how, varies from one development to another.

Community benefit payments are to be used for charitable works, educational projects/ promotion, environmental improvement (including landscaping) and renewable energy projects including energy conservation.

West Lothian Council's community benefit policy ensures that community benefit payments are distributed to areas within 10 km of the development, 70% within 5km and 30% within 10km. Community benefit payments are distributed via a trust, the West Lothian Development Trust. The trust comprises representatives from West Lothian Council, developers and the local community.

We are currently looking for 4 community representatives to sit on the trust from the following areas:

• Fauldhouse
• Longridge
• Stoneyburn
• Addiewell
• West Calder
• Greenrigg
• Whitburn
• Seafield
• Blackburn
• Starlaw
• Livingston South (Murieston, Kirkton, Crofthead)
• Harburn

Are you interested in representing your community on the trust?

To get involved you will need to apply for the position. To do this you will have to complete an application form. From this, potential members will be selected. Selected candidates will then have to undergo a short interview.

Application forms can be downloaded here. Additional information can be obtained from Clare Summers, Locality Planning Officer, via clare.summers@westlothian.gov.uk  or tel: 01506 777137.

Closing date for applicants is Friday 16th May 2008 at 4pm.