Environmental Issues

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about the Environment.

Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

The Help Centre website is a joint initiative by St Michaels’ Parish Church https://stmichaelsparish.org.uk and The New Well https://thenewwell.org/

Environmental issues – West Lothian Council

Environmental issues – West Lothian Council Matters concerning: Pollution and how to report it; Energy and Climate Change; issues and problems with Water; Animal Welfare, Pest Control, Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Last updated: August 20, 2025

Freegle (Recycle network)

Freegle (Recycle Network) Recycling network across UK, run by volunteers to help with unwanted but useful items that other people in their community may need (for free) to save it going into a landfill sites, reduce waste and save resources. 

Last updated: February 25, 2026

Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth Campaigns for solutions to environmental problems and provides information and advice on how to make a difference, donate, leave a legacy, support a campaign or join a local action group.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

Pest Control – West Lothian Council

Pest Control – West Lothian Council Investigates and treats pest control issues within West Lothian: bird nuisance; bed bugs; Dermestes beetles; mice; rats; wasps; bees; garden ants; fleas; squirrels; European Moles.

Last updated: August 20, 2025

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)  Concerned with Waste Regulation / Air Pollution and environmental matters. Provides a Floodline to check the risk of flooding in your area, gives advice to help prepare for flooding,  Has the latest updates, insights, and guidance on essential regulations that impact industries.

Last updated: October 22, 2025