More than £48 million is to be invested in schools, roads and open spaces across West Lothian.

The council has agreed an updated General Services capital plan for 2017/18 which includes over £21.2m for property assets such as schools, care homes and operational buildings. A further £15.7m will be invested in roads and related assets.

Other highlights include £4.5m for open spaces like parks, play areas and sports pitches as well as £7m on upgrading information communication technology (ICT).


Council Leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: "Spending wisely on our assets is necessary to allow us to deliver essential services to the people of West Lothian.

"I'm confident this General Services capital plan offers best use of our resources at a time when costs are rising and the funding we receive from the Scottish Government is reducing.

"The money invested will deliver key projects for local people, including ongoing projects such as: the new £32 million West Calder High School, which is West Lothian's largest ever single investment in education; Whitehill Service Centre in Bathgate, which will modernise the way we deliver services such as recycling; and continued investment in West Lothian's roads network to ensure it remains one of the best in Scotland."

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