| AdminHistory | The Corporation's initial focus, when it came to the new community of Livingston, was to help groups, on the main social, that might want to form, usually by arranging the provision of facilities and by giving small grants for equipment. As the Livingston grew older, and its social problems grew more complex, the Community Development Department took a more pro-active role. In later years the Corporation provided guidance, training and funds for projects that sought to alleviate some of the social issues that had developed in areas such as Craigshill and Knightsridge. In many cases Corporation property was provided at nominal rates. Staff of the Community Development Department sat on many management committees and boards of local groups. Such community groups covered a wide range of activities, from arranging the annual Livingston Festival, to providing emergency hostel accommodation for young people who had found themselves homeless. |
| ScopeandContent | 42 subseries arranged into the following bodies, groups, initiatives, community centres and events:
1. ALBUS Adult Education Outreach, 1982.
2. Braid House Day Centre, 1984-1991.
3. Carmondean Community, Centre 1977-1989.
4. Citizen's Advice Bureau, 1986-1990.
5. Community Councils, 1973-1980.
6. Community Houses, 1976-1994.
7. Community Radio West Lothian Association (CRAWL), 1989-1990.
8. Craigsfarm Community Development Project, 1966-1993.
9. Craigshill Initiative, 1986-1995.
10 Crofthead Farm Community Centre, 1978-1990.
11. Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme, 1982-1984.
12. Dedridge Good Neighbour Network, 1989-1992.
13. Dedridge Youth Centre, 1977-1994.
14. Dr Barnado's housing, 1980s-1993.
15. Drug and Alcohol Project (West Lothian), 1988-1993.
16. Forest Bank Community Centre, 1985-1993.
17. Howden Action Centre, 1985-1987.
18. Howden House and Howden Park Centre, 1963-1995.
19. Knightsridge and Craigshill Vocational Training Project, 1987-1994.
20. Knightsridge Initiative, 1984-1990.
21. Lanthorn Community Complex, 1971-1976.
22. Livingston & District Council on Disability, 1983-1987.
23. Livingston Action For Teenage Homeless: Open Door, 1982-1994.
24. Livingston and West Lothian Women's Aid, 1984-1993.
25. Livingston Council for Older People, 1987-1990.
26. Livingston Cricket Club, 1994-1996.
27. Livingston District Epilepsy Group, 1987-1994.
28. Livingston Families Association, 1986-1989.
29. Livingston Festival Association, 1982-1989.
30. Livingston Mill Farm, 1984.
31. Livingston Model Stock Car Club, 1992-1994.
32. Livingston Skatebowl, 1991-1993.
33. Livingston Youth Action Project, 1990-1995.
34. Livingston Youth Trust, 1964-1981.
35. Newyearfield Farm Community Centre, 1977-1994.
36. Queen Elizabeth Livingston Visit, 1987.
37. Scottish Society for the Mentally Handicapped, 1983-1993.
38. Voluntary Organisations Council, 1974-1993.
39. West Lothian Youth Theatre, 1986-1990.
40. Women's Groups (miscellaneous), 1973-1987.
41. Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), 1978-1989.
42. Community Garden Competition Trophy, 1973. (museum item) |