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Residents settle into new homes at Dumbarton complex

Residents and officials from West Dunbartonshire Council and McTaggart construction gather for the official opening of Willox Park

Long-term Willox Park tenant Billy Leyden has told how his new property is a ‘dream come true’.

Published : 14 May 2026

Children lifted out of poverty thanks to housing focus with new homes

New council housing developments in West Dunbartonshire have helped lift 129 children out of homelessness, supporting a key aim of the Council’s Housing Emergency Declaration Action Plan.

Published : 14 May 2026

Budget Conversation - Shape Council Spending for 2027/28

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on how the Council should prioritise spending for 2027/28, as a new budget conversation launches this week (Monday 11 May).

Published : 12 May 2026

Jackie Baillie re-elected as MSP for Dumbarton

Dumbarton constituency has re-elected Jackie Baillie as Member of the Scottish Parliament who will represent the area at Holyrood.

Published : 08 May 2026

Marie McNair re-elected as MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie

MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie Marie McNair

Clydebank and Milngavie constituency has re-elected Marie McNair as Member of the Scottish Parliament who will represent the area at Holyrood.

Published : 08 May 2026

Our Lady and St Patrick’s praised for Positive Ethos and Strong Culture

Pupils from Our Lady and Saint Patrick's High School

Young people at Our Lady and St Patrick’s High have been praised for having a strong sense of belonging and community, according to a recent inspection report.

Published : 22 April 2026

Remember to register to vote!

Register to vote in the Scottish Parliament Elections by 20th April. Its quick and easy. The Electoral Commission.

Residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections as the deadline for postal voting approaches.

Published : 26 March 2026

Council marks 85th Anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan and officials lay wreaths at the communal grave in Old Dalnottar Cemetery.

West Dunbartonshire Council came together this weekend to remember those affected by the Clydebank Blitz on the 85th anniversary of the World War II attack.

Published : 14 March 2026

Schoolchildren take a close look at significant progress on development site

A group of schoolchildren were left fascinated as they saw first-hand the significant progress which is being made as part of a major infrastructure and commercial development at Bowling.

Published : 13 March 2026

West Dunbartonshire Council closes multi-million pound funding gap

West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2026/27 has been set with a 7.8% Council Tax rise agreed to help close a multi-million pound funding gap.

Published : 05 March 2026

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