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Early Years service Celebrates Qualification Success

Early Years Celebration Event
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

Council’s impressive engagement with communities highlighted by auditor

West Dunbartonshire Council logo
West Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed an independent audit report praising its community engagement and resident-focused approach to decision making.

Published : 05 October 2026

Ambitious plans to drive excellence and equity in education

Hard back books on top of each other
An ambitious educational Improvement Plan which sets out a clear commitment to build on positive outcomes for children and young people and tackle inequalities across West Dunbartonshire has been approved.  

Published : 23 September 2026

Thousands Benefit from Free Summer Activities Through SHINE Programme

Councillor Michelle McGinty with SHINE staff and pupils during a summer activity with toys.
Thousands of children and young people across West Dunbartonshire enjoyed free activities, meals and support throughout the summer holidays thanks to the Council’s SHINE Summer Programme.

Published : 22 September 2026

Primary pupils across West Dunbartonshire celebrate Gold School Sport Awards

Primary school pupils, teachers, councillors and Active Schools staff with Gold School Sport Awards in West Dunbartonshire.
Pupils at six West Dunbartonshire Schools have been awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sport Award for their commitment to sport and physical education.

Published : 16 September 2026

Gavinburn early years worker scoops top award

Gavinburn ELCC Gaelic
An Early Learning and Childcare Officer has been recognised for her commitment to embedding the Gaelic language within Gavinburn Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC).

Published : 15 September 2026

Gavinburn Primary School awarded UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Gavinburn Primary School pupils and staff celebrating their UNICEF Rights Respecting School Silver Award
Pupils at Gavinburn Primary School are celebrating after receiving the silver award for being a Rights Respecting School. 

Published : 11 September 2026

West Dunbartonshire HSCP appoints new Chief Officer

Caroline Sinclair - HSCP new Chief Officer
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Sinclair as its new Chief Officer. 

Published : 19 August 2026

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