The Latest Breaking News from Council

The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, confirmed on Wednesday that Syria remains tattered and deeply divided, facing massive economic hardships of “epic proportions.” Pedersen determined six priorities to proceed with a political process based on Resolution 2254, led by the UN, which requires unity from all parties…

Ron Beadle, previously deputy leader, will now step up to the plate after the retirement of councillor Jonathan Wallace

Neighbourhoods in northern Livingston will be better represented by two distinct community groups, say councillors after three month consultation

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has divested from the two firms over sales of weaponry to Myanmar.

Charities behind the proposed facility in the south of the city have said it could help to support thousands of young people and the recruitment of more youth workers

European Union member states must grant public access to documents circulated in their working groups for adopting laws, an EU court ruled on Wednesday, as efforts to prise open the bloc's legislative machine make further progress.

More than 1,000 properties set to take shape across the borough

Council announces major restructure of its senior leadership team

Andy Burnham has said he will freeze one part of council tax, but the rest is set to rise