Livingston City Status Bid

Livingston is bidding for city status as part of the Queen’s 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

In celebration of next year’s Platinum Jubilee event which will mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th year on the throne, local authorities across the United Kingdom are invited to take part in the Platinum Jubilee Civic Honours Competition. This special competition will allow local authorities to apply for an area they wish to be considered for city status by the closing date of 8 December 2021, and the town of Livingston has been nominated by West Lothian Council.

The bid will be led by West Lothian Council working in partnership with local citizens, community groups, public services, companies and charities.

For further information please have a look at the Livingston City Bid Brochure which gives greater insight into the Bid and why Livingston has been put forward.

With Livingston’s 60-year anniversary of gaining a new-town status approaching next year, this competition is a perfectly fitting way of demonstrating and emphasising Livingston’s unique and distinct identity. The below video showcases what Livingston has to offer.

Please send any messages of support by email to livingstoncity@westlothian.gov.uk. We'd also welcome any comments on:

• fond memories and/or pictures that captures what Livingston means to you
• what you believe demonstrates Livingston's own distinct identify
• examples of the collective welcoming community groups based in Livingston

If you would like to find out more information you can visit https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/livingstoncity, there is also a section of FAQs.