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Residents Help Shape Future of West Dunbartonshire Library Services

Books sitting on top of each other
Residents have highlighted the importance of West Dunbartonshire's libraries as welcoming, inclusive and trusted community spaces following a recent public consultation.

Published : 12 November 2026

Residents Highlight Value of Local Leisure Services in WDLT Consultation

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Logo
West Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed the strong response to its consultation on West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust (WDLT) showing facilities are widely used, highly valued and regarded as important for physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection and community life.

Published : 12 November 2026

Christie Park Primary and ELCC praised for nurturing environment and strong leadership

Councillor Michelle McGinty and Councillor John Millar with staff and pupils standing outside the main entrance of Christie Park Primary School.
Christie Park Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) has been praised by Education Scotland inspectors for its nurturing environment, strong leadership and commitment to supporting children to achieve success.

Published : 12 November 2026

Council appointed regional lead of cancer support service

Councillor David McBride and Councillor Lawrence O'Neill discussing the new regional Macmillan Money and More Programme.
West Dunbartonshire Council has been appointed a Regional Lead for Macmillan Cancer Support's new Money and More Programme, which helps people affected by cancer to access financial and wellbeing support.

Published : 12 November 2026

Emergency Council crews respond as flood alert and weather warnings issued

Council crews responding to flooding and storm damage across West Dunbartonshire - A tree blown over resting on garden fence and the side of a house
West Dunbartonshire Council’s frontline workers responded to emergencies amid challenging conditions as Storm Boelo battered the region over the weekend.

Published : 26 October 2026

Proud pupils celebrate as new Faifley Campus officially opens

Young people in colourful t-shirts singing
Proud pupils and campus staff joined Councillors and family members as the new education and community campus in Faifley was officially opened.  

Published : 22 October 2026

New skills academy to help prepare senior pupils for work

Skills Academy launch event

Published : 22 October 2026

Early Years service Celebrates Qualification Success

Early Years staff celebrating their professional qualifications
West Dunbartonshire Council's Early Years Service has celebrated 26 employees who successfully gained professional qualifications during the 2025/26 academic session at a special recognition event.

Published : 14 October 2026

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust Named Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year

Councillors, West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust staff and two children with yellow ducks pose with the Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year award.
West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust (WDLT) has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to swimming and water safety after being named Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.

Published : 07 October 2026

Council shortlisted for eight national housing awards

Scottish Housing Awards 2026 logo

Published : 06 October 2026

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