£170,985 Boost For Local Climate Action Hub In West Lothian

£170,985 Boost For Local Climate Action Hub In West Lothian

Angela Constance MSP has welcomed a major funding boost for West Lothian as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency through community-led action.

The West Lothian Climate Action Hub is set to receive £170,985 to support local grassroots climate projects, ranging from community growing initiatives and local energy solutions to flood prevention and repair workshops. This funding is part of a wider £6 million investment across Scotland in 2025-26, helping to deliver on the Scottish Government’s pledge to ensure every part of the country has access to support for local climate action.

The hubs are designed to back climate work that’s relevant and rooted in local communities - empowering people to lead the way in creating greener, fairer and more resilient places to live.

Angela Constance MSP said:

“This £170,985 investment is fantastic news for West Lothian and a huge step forward for our communities. The West Lothian Climate Action Hub is doing outstanding work by bringing people together to tackle the climate emergency in ways that really matter locally - whether that’s through food growing, reducing waste, or exploring low-carbon energy solutions.

It’s about recognising that real change happens when people are supported to take action in their own communities. With climate change continuing to be one of the biggest challenges of our time, local leadership is just as important as national ambition—and I’m proud to see the Scottish Government backing both.”

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