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Communities encouraged to get involved in Big Clyde Clean Up

Aerial view of Clyde waterfront
West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace team is helping to facilitate a major environmental initiative bringing together local authorities, community volunteer groups, schools and businesses across the area.

Published : 23 January 2026

Local heroes celebrated at the Provost’s Civic Awards

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan on stage with winners Annette McPhie and Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Volunteers
A volunteer team whose bravery has saved countless lives has been named Citizen of the Year at this year’s Provost’s Civic Awards.

Published : 20 January 2026

Council to progress with Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme

Flooding signage
West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to progress with a major flood alleviation scheme to help protect properties in Dumbarton East.

Published : 19 December 2025

Council takes first steps to close £9.2million budget gap

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A range of savings and adjustments have been agreed by councillors last night in the first steps taken towards closing a £9.2m budget gap for 2026/27.

Published : 18 December 2025

Local voices inspire new graphic novel marking 80 years since the end of World War II

Our freedom then and now launch event

Published : 11 December 2025

Work begins on sheltered housing development in Alexandria town centre

Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal and officials from West Dunbartonshire Council and The JR Group at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Bank Street sheltered housing development in Alexandria.
Construction is now underway on a 22-unit sheltered housing development in the heart of Alexandria.

Published : 10 December 2025

Local Heroes Announced as Finalists for Provost’s Civic Awards

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan - beside signs for the Provost's Civic Awards
The finalists for West Dunbartonshire’s Provost’s Civic Awards have been selected – with determined fundraisers, dedicated volunteers and impressive local leaders up for awards.

Published : 02 December 2025

Litter picking stations established after community requests

Representatives from the Council as well as from both Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore and Friends of Leven River Valley and Convener of Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development, Councillor David McBride and Vice Convener Lawrence O’Neill
New litter picking stations are being installed along popular walking routes in West Dunbartonshire following requests from members of the community.

Published : 02 December 2025

Artizan Centre redevelopment moves to next stage

Exterior view of Dumbarton’s Artizan Centre showing shopfronts during redevelopment works
Redevelopment of the Artizan Centre in Dumbarton town centre has moved to the next stage with work undergoing to improve the appearance of the retail units.

Published : 28 November 2025

Have your say on local leisure and sporting facilities

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Feedback is being sought from residents on how leisure and sporting facilities across the area are used.

Published : 27 November 2025

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