Family visit library named in honour of councillor
The family of former councillor Lex Davidson visited the library that has been renamed in honour of his 25 years of service to the community this week.
The council received a request to rename Broxburn Library in Strathbrock Partnership in memory of the popular former local councillor.
The request was approved by a Council Executive in February following consultation with both the family and stakeholders. It is now called ‘Lex Davidson Library’.
Born and bred in Broxburn, Lex Davidson served his community as a councillor for a quarter of a century before passing away in 2020, aged 72.
West Lothian Council leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick and executive councillor for culture and leisure, Andrew McGuire, held an informal event in honour of Lex Davidson at the library. They were joined by Davidson family members Ann Davidson, Tommy Davidson, and Elspeth Dickison.
Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: “It was a great pleasure to meet with Ann, Tommy and Elspeth and let them see the new Lex Davidson Library first-hand.
“Lex was very proud to represent his local community, who he cared deeply about, so renaming the library in his memory is a fitting tribute.”
Executive councillor for culture and leisure Andrew McGuire added: “Lex Davidson was well-known as both a hard-working councillor and a devoted family man.
“We hope he would have been delighted to see his name on the library, which is an important facility at the heart of the local community.”
Lex was very proud to represent his local community, who he cared deeply about Council leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick