Government investment to boost jobs and growth across West Lothian’s wider economy
The UK Labour Government has announced £140 million of new regional investment across Scotland, with major funding for the Edinburgh & South East and Forth Valley regions set to deliver jobs, skills and economic growth that will benefit communities across West Lothian.
Over the next three years, £37.8 million will be invested in the Edinburgh & South East region, alongside £9.8 million for Forth Valley and substantial additional funding for Grangemouth and Falkirk, supporting industrial renewal, clean energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.
The investment in these areas is expected to bring real benefits for West Lothian residents, including access to new skilled jobs, apprenticeships, and opportunities for local businesses within regional supply chains.
The funding will support a wide range of projects, including infrastructure investment, business support and skills development - helping to drive economic growth and raise living standards across the wider local economy.
West Lothian is also set to benefit directly through the Pride in Place programme, with areas including Fauldhouse in the Livingston constituency eligible for up to £20 million to support regeneration, community renewal and local economic growth.
This investment is on top of a record funding settlement for Scotland, with more than £11 billion of additional funding provided to the Scottish Government since Labour entered office in 2024.
Gregor Poynton MP said:
“This is a UK Labour government taking action and making the strategic investments that our local economy needs.
"The benefits of this major investment will be felt here in West Lothian through new jobs, stronger supply chains and more opportunities for local people to access skilled work close to home.
"After years of underinvestment and drift, Labour is backing growth, backing industry, and backing communities like ours to prosper.”
The announcement comes as councils across Scotland continue to face severe funding pressures following years of SNP cuts, with frontline services squeezed and local workforces reduced.
Mr Poynton added:
“After two decades of SNP failure, Scotland has been held back. Labour is now stepping in, ending austerity, investing in the future, and delivering the economic renewal our communities deserve.
"In May, voters face a clear choice between more of the same, or fresh leadership from Scottish Labour under Anas Sarwar.”