Job Creation

A new 3,200 sq ft, 90-seater Starbucks has opened at The Centre, Livingston, creating 20 new jobs.

International science and technology firm Merck has announced investment of over £4 million in its Life Science facility in Livingston, bringing new jobs to the town.

United Rentals UK Ltd are expanding its network of branches in the United Kingdom, as the team commences operations at its new branch located in Bathgate, Scotland. The expansion north of the border promises to be a ‘game changer’ for the company, providing a reliable, sustainable and effective response service to its customers based in Scotland.

S.M.I.L.E. Counselling is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a three-year grant of £198,568 to support a vital new project aimed at providing specialised counselling services for children and young people across West Lothian. This significant funding will enable the organisation to enhance its early intervention efforts, particularly for young people in crisis and those requiring specialist neurodiverse support.

Windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has unveiled a £50,000 refurbishment of the showroom at its Livingston headquarters.

The percentage of people unemployed is lower in West Lothian than Scotland and across UK wide, the Council’s Economic Development team has shown.

Lidl have been granted permission to demolish a former car showroom that has remained derelict for several years so that they can build a new supermarket in the Craigshill area of Livingston, creating an estimated 40 jobs.

Business Gateway West Lothian has announced plans for a free ‘start up’ event on Thursday, 29^th February at West Lothian College from 5-7pm to help budding entrepreneurs turn their business idea into a successful new venture. 

The West Lothian Construction Forum is looking to expand its Build Your Future initiative across the region’s high schools as it bids to address the industry’s skills shortage.

The new store is opening in Linlithgow next month.