Here, you can make your voice heard on climate policies and decisions. We provide direct links to open consultations, track the responses we gave, and offer resources to help you craft informed submissions.
Together, we can influence the future of climate action by engaging in consultations, and drive meaningful change. Your voice matters.
Stay informed about current opportunities to share your views and influence climate policies both in West Lothian and across Scotland.
Your Council Your Say 2025–26 Budget Consultation is inviting all West Lothian residents to participate in how savings should be made to meet a £23 million gap. WLCAN highlights that proposals could severely impact the area’s Rangers Service within Parks & Woodlands. Deadline for responses: Sunday 16 November.
An in-person drop-in session to discuss the draft Coastal Change Adaptation Plan for West Lothian takes place on 19 November at Hopetoun Estate, noon to 7pm. Councillors are seeking to finalise a regional plan. More information about the 6km stretch of coastline here. The draft plan is here. To attend, go to Farquhar Terrace, South Queensferry see map. Follow the brown signs to Hopetoun.
The Forestry and Land Scotland Draft Corporate Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets out its proposed direction of travel and priorities for the next five years. Respond here by 21 November.
SEPA is asking for views on and experiences of contacting and engaging with its services: Engaging with SEPA Respond by 30 November.
The Scottish Government maintains a directory of its consultations.
Explore our contributions to key consultations, demonstrating how we advocate for a greener, fairer Scotland.
West Lothian Active Travel Plan
WLCAN submitted a response to the Community Benefits from Net Zero Energy Developments consultation. Read our submission. Also see the government’s analysis of all responses.
Climate Ready South East Scotland has published its first climate risk and opportunity assessment for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region. Read the summary of climate impacts on West Lothian.
The recent Citizens’ Panel Climate Change Survey by West Lothian Council Community Planning Partnership had 1,000 responses. The survey to gather views on the climate emergency and local knowledge closed at the end of August. Analysis is taking place and the results will be available soon. We look forward to seeing residents’ responses.
Stay informed about proposed developments and share your views on their environmental impact.
M2 is proposing new homes on land at Greendykes. The site, which lies to the north of Broxburn Town Centre and sits under the shadows of the historic Greendykes Bing, has been allocated for residential development in the Local Development Plan for a number of years.
