Plans for a new high school in West Lothian are expected to be submitted this month, September.

The council has been advised of the West Calder High School project's timescales and milestones.

In addition, the council has proposed a further consultation as the project progresses due to the outcome of the statutory education and communication discussion.


Earlier this year, the Education Executive approved proposals to locate the new high schools building on the site adjacent to Parkhead Primary School.

The new school is being designed with pupils experience as the focus of its design and will provide facilities which the community can also access.

Access to the site will be via a new rail overbridge and access road from the A71.

Executive councillor for Education Lawrence Fitzpatrick commented: "The Council Executive was very pleased to hear that the work to deliver a new High School in West Calder is moving forward and looks forward to receiving updates on the progress."

(LM/CD)