West Lothian News

Welcome to our News Section. Here you will find the latest local business news happening in West Lothian this month. We will keep you up to date on local market activity and follow the progress of the dynamic economy we have in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian. Find out what businesses are doing in Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow and the surrounding areas.

the location of the new Lidl store

New West Lothian Lidl plans given go ahead

Lidl have been granted permission to demolish a former car showroom that has remained derelict for several years so that they can build a new supermarket in the Craigshill area of Livingston, creating an estimated 40 jobs.

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The Valneva team at the awards ceremony

West Lothian life sciences firm wins multiple awards

Livingston-based Valneva Scotland bagged a brace of awards at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow. The company won several awards at Scotland’s annual Life Sciences Awards 2024, including the award for Outstanding Skills Development.

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(L-R) Business Gateway Start Up Adviser, Jordan McDonald, Councillor Kirsteen Sullivan, Business Gateway Growth Adviser, Marc Davey, Business Gateway Start Up Adviser, Laura Brown

Simplify your business vision

Budding entrepreneurs were recently given an insight from the Business Gateway West Lothian team into how to keep things simple when it comes to turning their business dreams into reality.

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The Winchburgh Developments team holding their certificate

West Lothian company wins top prize for ambitious town development

The West Lothian company behind one of the most ambitious housebuilding projects in the UK has been crowned Property Company of the Year at the prestigious Scottish Property Awards.

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Business Gateway West Lothian Start Up Adviser Lenna, Watson Estate Agency Owner Sarah-Jane Watson, and Claudia's K9 Coats owner, Claudia Willunat

Be Your Own Boss in 2024

Business Gateway West Lothian has announced plans for a free ‘start up’ event on Thursday, 29th February at West Lothian College from 5-7pm to help budding entrepreneurs turn their business idea into a successful new venture. 

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Members of the West Lothian Construction Forum, including Chairman Jamie Taylor, at Build Your Future event at Armadale Academy

Construction firms looking to build on successful school scheme

The West Lothian Construction Forum is looking to expand its Build Your Future initiative across the region’s high schools as it bids to address the industry’s skills shortage.

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two construction workers standing on the roof of a house

Scots construction firms link up to deliver key school initiative

Scottish construction businesses are joining forces to deliver a key initiative designed to encourage youngsters to explore a career in the industry.

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The inside of an M&S Foodhall

New M&S foodhall to open in West Lothian - bringing 60 new jobs

The new store is opening in Linlithgow next month.

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Picture of Jamie Taylor

West Lothian Construction Forum welcomes new chair

The West Lothian Construction Forum has appointed Jamie Taylor as its new chairman. The Forum is committed to promoting the growth of West Lothian’s construction industry and helping local businesses overcome industry-wide challenges, including difficulty recruiting and rising costs.

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Jude McCorry, Chief Excecutive of the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland

Scottish cyber security organisation calls for greater awareness of rising threat

More than £3m has been recovered during a six-month cyber and fraud multi-agency hub trial.

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