STRATEGIC EMPLOYER SUPPORT
IN WEST LOTHIAN
BUSINESS SUPPORT OVERVIEW 2025/2026
636
CASES OF UNIQUE BUSINESS SUPPORT PROVIDED
£558,322
TOTAL FUNDING PROVIDED TO BUSINESSES
378
NEW JOBS CREATED IN WEST LOTHIAN
Supporting Established Businesses, Major Employers and Inward Investors
West Lothian Council’s Economic Development team works with strategic employers to support business growth, investment, innovation and the development of a skilled local workforce.
We recognise the important contribution that larger businesses make to the West Lothian economy through employment, investment, supply chains and the development of high-value careers.
We can help businesses identify relevant support, connect with specialist organisations and explore opportunities to overcome barriers to growth. This includes support available locally, regionally and nationally.
Whether your business is planning a major investment, developing new products, addressing skills shortages, improving productivity or progressing its net zero ambitions, we can help you navigate the available support and connect with the right partners.
Our approach is tailored to your business, its ambitions and its potential economic impact in West Lothian.
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How Can We Help?
Meet our Growth Team
When you work with us, you will be allocated a dedicated adviser who will work with you on a 1:1 basis. Click through to meet our experienced team.
Lynn Couper
Lynn provides tailored support to her clients on key growth issues, helping them to establish their plans and objectives.
Before this, she completed an advanced modern apprenticeship in Engineering with HP and worked as a server engineer for 6 years. She also successfully started and ran her own company.
After completing the sale of her business, she joined our team in 2018, bringing with her a wealth of experience.
David Barclay
David joined the Business Gateway West Lothian team in 2012 as a Start Up Adviser supporting new businesses to set up and start trading, before moving into the Growth Team. He now helps established local businesses grow and develop by providing a wide range of support, including support with accessing funding and training.
David has a degree in Marketing Management from Napier University and has experience working in various sectors within business development, sales and marketing.
Amanda Lamb
Amanda has worked in Economic Development since 2013, before joining the Business Gateway team full-time in 2020 to focus on sustainability.
As Business Information and Sustainability Adviser, Amanda works with our business advisers and their clients to offer research support services and sustainability support.
She is passionate about sustainable development and is keen to help local businesses reach their net zero targets.
Martin Thomson
Martin delivers advice and support to a varied portfolio of existing and new start social enterprises and income generating voluntary organisations, including community development trusts, housing associations, credit unions, community sports clubs, income generating charities and a range of other social enterprises.
He works closely with other support organisations across West Lothian and can provide introductions.
Tahrir Waswas
Tahrir is a dedicated Business Adviser with a strong academic and professional background in business administration.
Her expertise includes developing business strategies, securing funding, delivering training workshops on sustainability and innovation, and guiding businesses through their Net Zero journey.
Tahrir has extensive experience of helping employers grow their teams through our Employment Pathway Grant (EPG).
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