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Bathgate community groups have benefited from almost £30,000 of donations from the town’s community centre space. ‌

That will come to an end now the decision has been taken by the management committee to dissolve itself. ‌

The loss of community funding was shared with councillors this morning ahead of an expected debate on community centre plans which, in the event, did not take place. ‌

Bathgate is one of over 30 centres facing management changes as the council tries to save more than £1m in the running of community spaces across the county. READ MORE: West Lothian SNP councillors stage walk-out protest over community centre plans

The council has argued that the existing model, where it picks up the running costs bill while management committees disperse income, i

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