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High quality amenity housing for elderly residents starts to take shape

CCG (Scotland) Ltd Director Calum Murray, Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, Vice Convener of Housing and Communities, Hazel Sorrell, Housing Development Officer, Dawn Conner and architect Sarah Brown
Work on a 19-unit development of specialist Council homes for elderly residents in Old Kilpatrick is progressing.

Published : 21 October 2024

Council secures £225k for Balloch mountain bike trail

Mountain bike rider on a trail course
West Dunbartonshire Council has secured £225k for an exciting new mountain bike trail in Balloch Castle Country Park.

Published : 21 October 2024

Council’s environmental sensors project shortlisted for national award

Councillor Hazel Sorrell, Vice Convener of Housing and Communities, Peter Barry, Chief Officer, Housing and Employability and Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, Convener of Housing and Communities
A project to proactively tackle damp and mould in Council properties has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Published : 18 October 2024

Refurbished play park opens as part of project to upgrade play areas

Convener of Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development, Councillor David McBride and vice convener, Councillor Lawrence O'Neill and the refurbished playpark in Brucehill
Children in Brucehill can now enjoy a refurbished play park completed as part of a programme to enhance play areas across West Dunbartonshire.

Published : 18 October 2024

Dumbarton Academy awarded for their commitment to care experienced young people

Dumbarton Academy Promise Award
Teachers at Dumbarton Academy have been presented with the ‘We Promise Award’ for their commitment to improving educational experiences and outcomes for care experienced children and young people. 

Published : 15 October 2024

Our Holy Redeemer celebrate Gold Reading Award

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Children at Our Holy Redeemer Primary School are celebrating after receiving The Scottish Book Trust's Reading Schools Gold Award.

Published : 15 October 2024

Library project shortlisted for Project Excellence Award

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A library project that helped empower, motivate and inspire confidence in young women in West Dunbartonshire has been shortlisted for a Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Project Excellence Award.

Published : 15 October 2024

Bonhill pupils celebrate Gold School Sport Award

Bonhill Primary Sport Scotland Award
Pupils at Bonhill Primary School are celebrating after being awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sport Award – the only school in West Dunbartonshire to achieve this last term.

Published : 15 October 2024

Christie Park Primary celebrate 60 years

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A special concert was held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Christie Park Primary School in Alexandria.

Published : 11 October 2024

Council Leader marks 10 years of Glasgow City Region City Deal

Council Leader, Councillor Martin Rooney (second from left) with Council Leaders from across the Glasgow City Region area and representatives from both the Scottish and UK Governments
West Dunbartonshire Council Leader, Councillor Martin Rooney celebrated the progress of infrastructure, employability and innovation projects brought about through the Glasgow City Region City Deal during an anniversary event last week.

Published : 07 October 2024