West Lothian Council bosses have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the coronavirus crisis and heaped praise on staff.The council’s chief executive, Graham Hope, said customers’ support during this turbulent time was appreciated after the local authority was forced into closing or stopping many services due to the COVID-19 outbreak.He said: “The impact that this unprecedented public emergency has had on our services has been immense.“I appreciate some of the changes are not always going to be popular but they are in line with Government guidance and are designed to protect members of the public and staff.“The feedback we’ve received from members of the public through email and social media has been incredibly