West Lothian Council is a publicly accountable organisation and has a has a Chief Executive, three Depute Chief Executives and 10 Heads of Service.
West Lothian Council is one of 32 Scottish unitary local authorities. There are 33 elected members (councillors) representing nine multi-member wards.
West Lothian’s population and economy.
• West Lothian has a population of more than 172,000, accounting for 3% of Scotland’s total population.
• West Lothian has been one of the fastest-growing parts of Scotland and is predicted to continue this trend, with projections that it will rise by over 19% by 2035.
• The average age is 38, compared with the Scottish average age of 40.
• The split of population currently shows a high proportion of working age people.
• Over the next 25 years the population aged under 16 is projected to rise by 13.3% but the biggest area of growth will be people of pensionable age.
• It is anticipated that the number of 65-74 year olds will increase by 80% and the number of over 75s by 151% by 2033.
West Lothian is centrally located with excellent infrastructure and transport links, and a fantastic selection of office, retail and industrial premises. For more info about locating your business here email: jim.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
West Lothian Council is one of the largest employers in the area and we are recognised by Investors in People. We frequently advertise a range of vacancies on our website: www.westlothian.gov.uk and myjobscotland.
Company Details
- Employees
- 2.58K
- Address
- West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden Road South,united Kingdom
- Industry
- Government Administration
- NAICS
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Public AdministrationJustice, Public Order, and Safety ActivitiesSpace Research and TechnologyLegal Counsel and ProsecutionCorrectional InstitutionsParole Offices and Probation OfficesFire Protection
- Website
- westlothian.gov.uk
- Keywords
- Local Government.
- HQ
- Livingston, West Lothian
West Lothian Council Questions
West Lothian Council's website is westlothian.gov.uk
West Lothian Council's LinkedIn profile is https://uk.linkedin.com/company/west-lothian-council
West Lothian Council has
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West Lothian Council's industry is
Government Administration
West Lothian Council's top competitors are
Dundee City Council,
The City Of Edinburgh Council,
Glasgow City Council,
Midlothian Council,
The Scottish Government,
Perth & Kinross Council,
Clackmannanshire Council,
Fife Council,
East Lothian Council,
Falkirk Council.
West Lothian Council's categories are Government Administration
