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The 15 strong SNP opposition group on West Lothian Council walked out of a meeting this afternoon - accusing the Conservative Depute Provost of “shutting down democratic debate.” ‌

Councillor Peter Heggie used Standing Orders to rule that the meeting could not debate an SNP motion calling for a rethink on the planned changes to community centres. ‌

The changes could see the council take control of most of the community centres, depriving management committees of their role next year. ‌

The party’s depute group leader Councillor Pauline Stafford who tabled the motion, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “The SNP is ready to work across the chamber to protect community centres and keep them sustainable, accessible, and locally run.” READ MORE: West Loth

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