Local and Government

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Local Authorities and Government.

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/

Cost of living support Scotland

Cost of living support Scotland Signposts to who you need to contact if you need urgent help with money, food or fuel.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Council Tax

Council Tax UK government website that provides information on working out: your Council Tax, who has to pay, discounts for full-time students, discounts for disabled people, second homes and empty properties, paying your bill.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

GOV.UK

GOV.UK UK government website providing listing / website link to information and online services for the public.   

Last updated: June 24, 2026

National Cyber Security Centre NCSC

National Cyber Security Centre NCSC Provides advice to protect you and your family, and the technology you rely on to stay safe online when banking, shopping, streaming and social media. Including advice on common cyber issues such as dealing with suspicious emails, to being hacked, having your username and password stolen.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Scottish Parliament

Scottish Parliament  Information and news about the Scottish Parliament, it’s MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament), debates, chamber and committees, votes and motions.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Scottish Parliament Members

Scottish Parliament Members Information about Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) obtainable from the Scottish Parliament website including current and previous MSPs, their financial interests, members expenses, code of conduct, current party balance, elections.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

UK Parliament: Westminster

UK Parliament: Westminster Information and news about the UK parliament, it’s Members of Parliament (MPs), Lords, House of Commons, House of Lords, Votes, Bills, Committees, Research Briefings, Hansards.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council West Lothian Council information and services.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

West Lothian Council: Complaints about

West Lothian Council: Complaints about Information on how to make a complaint about a West Lothian Council service and what happens once the complaint is made..   

Last updated: October 22, 2025

West Lothian Councillors and Democracy

West Lothian Councillors and Democracy Information about councillors and wards, decision making and community councils across West Lothian Council.

Last updated: July 7, 2026