Craigshill community information

27/08/2026

SGN is investing £1.4 million to upgrade their gas network across the Craigshill area of Livingston, helping ensure local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for decades to come.
Their project will start from 7 September 2026. The upgrade programme will be delivered in different areas at various times until spring 2027 to minimise disruption as much as possible.

Area one - From 7 September 2026
• Grass verge works that leads from the junction of the Almond Road Interchange and Livingston Road at Lidl. No impact to road users. Footpath closure at the Livingston Road end.
Area Two - From 7 September 2026
• Closure of the New Calder Mill Cycle Bridge. Diversions will be in place for pedestrians.
• Intermittent temporary traffic lights on Calder Park Road to allow for works access.
Area Three - From 6 October 2026
• A899 Southbound Lane closure between Houston and Cousland Interchanges.
Area Four - From 5 January 2027
• Closure of both Craigshill Interchange slip roads.
• Temporary closures at Almond Interchange during different stages of the project.
Area Five - From 2 February 2027
• Temporary closures of both slip roads coming off the A899 Livingston Road at the Cousland Road junction.
• Temporary traffic lights on Cousland Road, coming from Craigshill heading towards to St John’s Hospital.

SGN said: "We've worked closely with West Lothian Council to carefully plan this project and coordinate the work to minimise disruption wherever possible.

"We’ve written to local stakeholders to make them aware of our project and explain the details of our work. Please feel free to also share this information with anyone you think may be impacted.

"If you have any specific enquiries about this project, please call us on 0800 912 1700 and our customer experience team will be happy to help or via email: [email protected]

"These pipes have reliably served Craigshill for decades, but they’re now at the stage where replacement is critical to ensuring gas continues to flow safely across the network.

"As much of our project will impact on busy routes, road users should plan ahead and allow additional journey time once our works are underway."

We'd like to thank everyone affected for their patience, understanding and support while we carry out this important investment in Livingston's energy infrastructure.

27/08/2026

Woohoo, the road’s open again!

25/08/2026

14/08/2026

Sharing details of an excellent event happening in East Calder next weekend. Read more here: https://avnatureaction.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/national-emergency-briefing-film-on-climate-change/

14/08/2026

Tree Giveaway Update.
Thank you so much to everyone who applied. We have reached the maximum number of applications we budgeted for, so the tree giveaway is NOW CLOSED for applications.
​We are currently reviewing all the submissions and will be in touch directly with those who have been awarded a tree with details on the next steps.
​Thanks again for such a fantastic response and for helping us make our community a little greener!

Would you like your very own fruit tree to plant at home? Unsure how to plant and care for them? With WLCAN you can! We’re organising a giveaway of trees to residents across West Lothian. Express your interest now for a tree that will be available next February to plant during its dormant season.

Choose from apple, pear, plum or cherry. We’ll give you advice on planting and caring for your tree and you could be harvesting fruit from it by this time next year (variety dependent).

This giveaway is open to all local residents and community spaces. We’re working with West Lothian Council to give trees to tenanted householders.

Just complete an expression of interest form now and we’ll be in touch in December. The trees will be available for pick up at a number of community gardens from next February.

Full information including Q&A is on our website. https://wlcan.scot/free-fruit-trees-are-coming-to-west-lothian/

11/08/2026

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10/08/2026

🎟️ TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE - SELLING FAST!🎟️

🌿 The Burrell Collection & Pollok Country Park🌿
📅 Thursday 27th August

Our second summer trip of the year is just around the corner, and tickets are selling fast ☀️🚌

🕙 Departing Spark:10:00am
🏠 Returning to Spark:4:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: £7.50 per person (non-refundable)

📍 Tickets are available to purchase from Spark, 2 Almondbank, The Mall, Livingston, EH54 5EJ.

Just pop into reception and ask to purchase a ticket!

Don’t miss out - grab your ticket while you can!💚🎟️

07/08/2026

The Brock is looking for garden maintenance help!

Following changes in our staff team, we are looking for someone to join our team part time for 12 months.

Duties will include providing cover, helping with projects and external garden maintenance.

If you are interested, please contact us on [email protected] with a brief summary of your experience working with people and working in gardens.

You must have a UK driver’s license, and ideally you already have a PVG membership.

There is no deadline, but we will assess expressions of interest as they arrive, as our need is urgent.