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Senior pupils encouraged to apply for £120 monthly EMA payment

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Senior pupils in West Dunbartonshire are encouraged to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for the new academic year.

Published : 22 July 2026

Balloch Ash Tree nominated as Tree of the Year

Credit: Audrey Baird
Balloch Park's much-loved Ash tree has been nominated for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year 2026 competition.

Published : 22 July 2026

Claim your school clothing grant now

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Parents and carers who could receive financial support to buy school uniforms should apply now to ensure they receive their money in time for the start of the new term.

Published : 10 July 2026

Riverside School Celebrates Triple Award Achievement

Councillor McGinty and Millar with pupils and staff from Riverside School
Pupils at Riverside School are celebrating after scooping three national awards.

Published : 03 July 2026

Council bids farewell to dedicated Church Representative

Cllr Mcginty Gillian Hamilton Ellen Mcbride And Cllr John Millar
Ellen McBride has stepped down as Church Representative on the Council’s Educational Services committee after dedicating 26 years to the role.

Published : 25 June 2026

‘SHINE’ programme offers free activities over the holidays

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West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a fun packed programme of free and engaging activities over the school holidays.  

Published : 25 June 2026

Young people encouraged to get active through free cycling and walking scheme

Cllr David McBride, William Rooney, with pupils from St Mary's, Vale of Leven Trust & council employee
A programme of free cycling and walking activities will be on offer for young people over the school holidays as part of the Summer of Sport initiative.

Published : 25 June 2026

Investment to ensure children Thrive at Five

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Additional support to help families from pregnancy to primary school will be rolled out in West Dunbartonshire in a first for Scotland.

Published : 25 June 2026

Learning estate review will deliver maximum educational benefits

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West Dunbartonshire's learning estate is to be reviewed to ensure it delivers maximum educational benefits for children and young people.

Published : 24 June 2026

Rise in hourly rate for private Early Learning and Childcare providers

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Privately run early learning and childcare providers that are in a partnership with the Council are set to get rise in their hourly rate for delivering 1140hours to eligible children.

Published : 24 June 2026

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