Business Connections Magazine
Business Connections is the West Lothian's magazine for businesses. It is produced three times a year by West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and West Lothian Council. Download the most recent copy below or go to our Business Connections Back Issues page. Business Connections Magazine Spring 2008
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue looks at the new Scottish Economic Strategy, examines the strength of West Lothian as a corporate headquarter location and the success of West Lothian Women in Business over the last ten years. (Size = 1.18MB) 
Business Connections Magazine Autumn 2007[login to view]
West Lothian's Business Magazine. This issue looks at innovation in West Lothian, has a profile on the Oil Support sector and looks at how excellence in customer service can boost your business. (Size = 1.09MB)
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To receive your copy of Business Connections Online send your name, company name, e-mail address and postcode to enterprise@westlothian.gov.uk. Business Connections Online is West Lothian's business update, e-mailed at the end of each month, to bring you recent West Lothian business news, upcoming events, new business support schemes, new developments and up to date economic facts and figures.
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Key Sector Propositions
A selection of brochures highlighting West Lothian's strengths as a location in a number of key sectors
Biotechnology and Life Sciences [login to view]
Find out why West Lothian is ideally placed to deliver location solutions for growing companies in the biotechnology and life sciences sector (Size = 466KB)
Contact Centres [login to view]
Find out why West Lothian is ideally placed to deliver location solutions for businesses developing new contact centre operations. (Size = 4.38MB)
Electronics and Software [login to view]
Find out why West Lothian is ideally placed to deliver location solutions for companies in the electronics and software sector (Size = 2.4MB)
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Economic Development Service Annual Review of Business and Economic Activity
Every year the Economic Development service of West Lothian Council publishes an Annual Review of Business and Economic Activity as a supplement to the Bulletin publication that is sent to every household in West Lothian. You can view the inserts below.
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Business Monitor
The aim of the Business Monitor is to provide an up-to-date snapshot of the West Lothian economy and its performance. Download it in pdf format here.
Autumn 2004 Business Monitor[login to view]
The aim of the Business Monitor is to provide an up-to-date snapshot of the West Lothian economy and its performance. (Size = 2.01MB)
Spring 2004 Business Monitor[login to view]
The aim of the Business Monitor is to provide an up-to-date snapshot of the West Lothian economy and its performance. (Size = 1.43MB)
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West Lothian - Scotland's First Capital of Enterprise
West Lothian was pronounced 'Scotland's First Capital of Enterprise' in the UK Capital of Enterprise Competition 2005. Download our bid document here.
West Lothian Scotland's First Capital of Enterprise - Local Heroes[login to view]
Brochure highlighting the contribution made by West Lothian Businesses to West Lothian's success in the Enterprising Britain Awards. (Size = 3.05MB)
Enterprising Britain 2004-2005 Bid Document[login to view]
See why West Lothian has been recognised as Scotland's Enterprise Capital. (Size = 2.41MB)
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West Lothian Data Sheets
A selection of data sheets about West Lothian.
Quality of Life Data Sheet[login to view]
Information on why West Lothian is such a great place to live: details of Housing, Shopping Healthcare and Leisure Activities. (Size = 109KB)
Transport and ICT Infrastructure Data Sheet[login to view]
Information on West Lothian's transport connections and it's Modern Telecommunications Infrastructure. (Size = 90.0KB)
Education Data Sheet[login to view]
Information on Schools and Higher Education Institutions in and around West Lothian. (Size = 53.8KB)
Population and Labour Market Data Sheet[login to view]
Information on West Lothian's jobs and people. (Size = 167KB)
Business Base and Support Data Sheet[login to view]
Information on West Lothian's Top Firms and resources available to support firms in West Lothian (Size = 43.3KB)
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Relocation Information
A selection of brochures and case studies in pdf format aimed at those considering relocating to West Lothian.
Investment Focus February 2006[login to view]
A look at the investment in property infrastructure that is taking place throughout the area. (Size = 5.97MB)
West Lothian in Figures[login to view]
Economic Facts and Figures on West Lothian (Size = 185KB)
Location Solutions Mini Brochure[login to view]
A quick guide to locating your business in West Lothian. (Size = 270KB)
Investment Focus[login to view]
A look at the property market in West Lothian. (Size = 994KB)
Logistics and Distribution Brochure[login to view]
Information on relocating to West Lothian aimed at companies in the Logistics and Distribution sector. (Size = 1.53MB)
Public Sector Relocation Brochure[login to view]
Information on relocating to West Lothian aimed at Public Sector Employers. (Size = 1.49MB)
Regional Selective Assistance Brochure[login to view]
This publication highlights businesses in West Lothian which have benefited from Regional Selective Assistance. (Size = 725KB)
Relocating to West Lothian Brochure[login to view]
Information on relocating your Business to West Lothian. (Size = 2.26MB)
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Economic Strategy
The West Lothian Economic Partnership. first launched their joint Economic Strategy in 1998. It was revised and updated in 2004 and a second revision has just been completed and you can download the summary document by clicking on the image below. For the older strategy documents and for annual reviews click here. West Lothian Economic Partnership comprises West Lothian Council, Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce, Jobcentre Plus, The Federation of Small Business, Communities Scotland and West Lothian College. 
Updated Economic Strategy 2007 - Summary Document[login to view]
(Size = 1.31MB)
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Strategic Action Plan
West Lothian Economic Partnership developed a 3 year SAP for 2002 - 2005 following the closures of Motorola and NEC in the area, resulting in the loss of some 8,000 jobs.
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Economic Reviews
Economic Review 2008 
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Business Growth Case Studies
A selection of Business Growth Case Studies from West Lothian.
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Guides to Local Authority website resources
Links to Planning Applications, Public Sector Contracts, and Business Directories on all Scottish Local Authority websites.
Planning Applications [login to view]
Links to lists of planning applications by Scottish Local Authority (Size = 48KB)
Public Sector Contracts [login to view]
Links to procurement and contract information for Scottish Local Authorities and other Public Sector organisations. (Size = 49KB)
Business Directories [login to view]
Links to Scottish Local Authority online business directories (Size = 45KB)
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West Lothian Council - Business Rates
Non Domestic Rates information leaflets and forms available for download. 
Non Domestic Rates Information Leaflet[login to view]
Information on how Rates are calculated and collected by West Lothian Council (Size = 526KB)
Non Domestic Rates Enquiry Form[login to view]
To help us keep our records up to date please download, complete and return our enquiry form to us. (Size = 284kb)
Non Domestic Rates Disabled Relief Application Form[login to view]
To apply for disabled relief please download, complete and return this application form. (Size = 61kb)
Non Domestic Rates Direct Debit Mandate[login to view]
Download our Direct Debit mandate and return to the Business Rates Team (Size = 34kb)
Business Rates Quality Policy [login to view]
Our commitment to a quality service and continuous improvement. (Size = 71KB)
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West Lothian Council - Business Directory Free Entry Form
Download the Business Directory Entry Form to get a FREE web advert for your company on the West Lothian Business Database or to update the details of your current entry.
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West Lothian Council - Health & Safety
Information Sheets on Health and Safety Issues from West Lothian Council Environmental Health.
New Food Business Information Sheet[login to view]
Information on starting a new food business. (Size = 37KB)
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West Lothian Council - Property Terms and Conditions
Download the Terms and Conditions for leasing property from West Lothian Council.
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Maps and Directions
A Map and Directions showing how to find the Enterprise Centre in Livingston.
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Business Portal Survey Feedback
We take your feedback very seriously and, so you are aware what we have acted on, we have summarised your responses to our Online Survey along with our actions as a result of suggestions and comments put forward.
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Download a variety of PDF documents that showcase what West Lothian has to offer. You will find Data Sheets providing an overview of the area as well as the latest research on the economy of West Lothian. There are also Brochures and Case Studies that set out the reasons why West Lothian has been such an economic success story and why more companies are relocating their business' here every year. To download any of the documents below you will need to register and log in to the site. You can register by clicking on the register button in the top right of the page. Log in by clicking on the document below.