Bathgate Community Development Trust

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

🎉 It’s the start of Volunteers’ Week 2026! 🎉

From today until the 7th June, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, skills and kindness to support others and strengthen communities 💙

A huge thank you to all volunteers across West Lothian! Your impact does not go unnoticed. Whether you give an hour a week or years of dedication, you make a real difference every single day.

Keep an eye on our social media channels throughout the week as we shine a spotlight on volunteering, celebrate amazing contributions, and share inspiring stories from across West Lothian.

🏆 We’re also looking forward to hosting our West Lothian Volunteer Awards this Thursday, where we’ll come together to recognise and celebrate the outstanding efforts of volunteers in our communities.

01/06/2026

Do you have a couple of hours on a Thursday afternoon? We need more volunteers to help give out food parcels, and we need extra help in our community garden. Contact us for further details: [email protected]

01/06/2026

Big Thank you to the volunteers that came out yesterday to tidy up the flower beds at the top of Hopetoun Street for the Bathgate in Bloom team . Well done everybody Looking Good

30/05/2026

26/05/2026

We are encouraging all Bathgate Residents and all Bathgate Businesses to respond to the PARKING Survey from WLC..

We back the Community Councils stance Yes to Enforcement No to Charges

West Lothian Council is consulting on proposals to introduce Decriminalised Parking Enforcement (DPE) across the West Lothian area. 👇
DPE could potentially give the council responsibility for parking enforcement on public roads and car parks helping to improve road safety, keep traffic moving, and support fair and consistent parking controls in communities. Any income generated would be reinvested into local roads and infrastructure. Currently only Police Scotland can issue fines for car parking.
🗓 The consultation is open now and will close on Friday 3 July 2026. We want to hear from as many people that live and work in our towns and villages and also visitors to the West Lothian area that use our roads and our existing parking facilities. Your views will help us to shape how parking enforcement could work in West Lothian in the future.
Please take a few minutes to share your views and help inform the council’s future car parking enforcement decisions.
👉 You can take part in the consultation by clicking on the link in the comments 👇 If you are unable to access the consultation online, you can attend your local CIS office or Library to participate.

26/05/2026

With Bathgate Community Council – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

26/05/2026

Our Bereavement Café meets this Saturday at Boghall Parish Church.

A gentle, welcoming space for anyone living with loss, grief, or simply needing company and conversation with others who understand. Tea, coffee, listening, and support, no pressure and no need to book.

All are welcome 💙

West Lothian Presbytery

26/05/2026