WestLothian Courier - Comment - Readers Letters

Supermarket in Armadale

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I WRITE regarding the various supermarket and housing planning applications in the Armadale area.

When Drinking Gets in the Way of Parenting

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AS local authorities across the country make budget cuts, it is more important than ever to prioritise vulnerable groups who are most at risk of falling through the net.

Science fiction contest seeks ‘Writers of The Future’

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I AM looking for potential science fiction or fantasy writers who may live in the West Lothian area.

Council staff have done wonders

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THESE snow conditions are unfortunately the most severe for decades and I have great sympathy for residents of West Lothian who have missed appointments, had to stay off work, needed to dig out their car, been housebound, or worried about how friends, family, and neighbours are coping.

Don't ruin the shopping experience

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MY husband, son, mother-in-law (who has difficulty walking long distances) and I went to The Centre and McArthur Glen in Livingston on Monday, December 28.

Wasting Taxpayers’ Money

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AS an employee of the WLCC based at the all-singing all-dancing £50million plus Civic Centre who, like most people, pay my tax, council tax and road tax, but find that for the second week running cannot safely use the side and estate roads or footpaths throughout West Lothian.

No Funds for Gritting

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HAVE our "award winning council" no funds left to buy some grit for our streets after probably blowing millions on that new palatial building in Livingston?

Grit Bins Empty

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ADDITIONAL resources have been brought in from Nets and Street Cleansing to assist with the treatment of secondary routes and residential areas.

Lack of activity by council

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I THOUGHT it would be worth voicing my opinion via your letters page, on the lack of response by West Lothian Council to the clearing of roads and footpaths during the recent heavy snow falls.

Anger over portrayal of Susan Boyle's Blackburn

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I READ your article about the residents' anger at how the village of Blackburn was portrayed on a recent television show and would like to support this wholeheartedly.

Housing Shortage

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In response to Mr Smart's letter to the Courier December 10 the situation in West Lothian is that there is an acute shortage of suitable affordable housing for large numbers of people in our society.

Recession is something not reflected in the age of council owned vehicles

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE Courier edition of November 19 reported that West Lothian Council will have £50 million less to spend over the next four years and that they intend to consult the public over what their spending priorities should be.

Proud to fly the flag and for all the right Scottish reasons

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TOMMY Davidson is back with a vengeance (Courier letters Thursday, November 19).

Campaigners need support to restore services to St John’s

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EDINBURGH transport chiefs are reported to be stalling moves to have patients from the capital treated at St John’s Hospital by withholding funding to provide transport from the capital to St John’s.

Market operator does all it can to keep illegal traders at bay

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ON Thursday, June 11, an article was published in The Courier headed as ‘Fake Tobacco Worth Over £1000 Is Seized’ and as the operators of the market, Spook Erection are unhappy that it gave the impression that the fake tobacco was actually on the market itself and there was no proof to say that was its intended destination.

Armadale Station development will breathe new life into town

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

WE would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who came to the exhibition at Armadale Children’s Gala Day on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20 to view and feed back on our proposed development around Armadale Station.

Search for former Armadale gala queens

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THIS weekend, Armadale is preparing to crown our new Queen of Hearts, Molly McDonald.

Susan Boyle really gripped the imagination of American people

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I DON’T think anyone in Britain can possibly grasp how Susan Boyle has affected us in the US and elsewhere, and I know no way to convey it.

Committee deserves praise for successful Procession

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ONE again the committee organising the Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival deserves a vote of thanks from the people of Bathgate, along with all who worked so hard to make the weekend a success.

MP Devine may have received constituency backing – but where is ‘credible’ evidence?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I NOTE that my MP Jim Devine received the backing of his constituency association yesterday in respect of his peculiar use of his expenses in the pursuit of electrical and joinery work to his various premises.