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Linlithgow Ward

This is the second smallest ward in West Lothian with a population of 16,034. The ward includes Linlithgow, Linlithgow Bridge, Bridgend, Philpstoun and Threemiletown, rural Beecraigs and Acredales, rural Kettleston Mains to Wester Woodside and rural Newton.

The largest settlement in the ward is Linlithgow with a population of 13,450. It is connected to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Falkirk by rail and has close links to the M9 motorway. 

Contacts

The Community Regeneration Officer for Linlithgow Ward is Douglas Grierson. Douglas can be contacted at douglas.grierson@westlothian.gov.uk 

Local Area Committee

A Local Area Committee has been established in Linlithgow Ward. This Committee is a forum through which local issues are discussed and it encourages discussion between local members, local officers and the wider community, playing a key role in Locality Planning.