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Council’s focus on preventing homelessness leads to positive outcomes

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The Council’s focus on preventing homelessness has led to a range of positive outcomes for citizens.

Published : 01 September 2025

Investment and staffing restored to undertake additional grass cutting

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Additional grass cutting will be undertaken across West Dunbartonshire after a decision to restore investment and seasonal staffing was approved by councillors.

Published : 29 August 2025

Official Opening of Clydebank Museum and Local History & Archives

Councillor Fiona Hennebry, Councillor Lawrence O'Neill, Councillor William Rooney, Councillor Clare Steel, Councillor Kevin Crawford
A new museum telling the story of Clydebank through a range of never-before-displayed objects was officially opened today.

Published : 15 August 2025

Community groups and charity organisations get a share of £1m in funding

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Community groups in West Dunbartonshire have benefited from more than £987,319 in grants to support vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.

Published : 15 August 2025

Dumbarton reading group receives £5,360 from Common Good Fund

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A new reading group in Dumbarton has been awarded more than £5,000 in funding from the Dumbarton Common Good Fund to promote a reading festival.

Published : 15 August 2025

West Dunbartonshire Council appoints new Chief Education Officer

Gillian Hamilton - Chief Education Officer
West Dunbartonshire Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Gillian Hamilton as the new Chief Education Officer for the area.

Published : 13 August 2025

Proposal to restore grass cutting across West Dunbartonshire

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Additional grass cutting could be undertaken across West Dunbartonshire if plans to increase investment and seasonal staffing are approved.

Published : 13 August 2025

Housing for elderly members of the community welcomes tenants

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A development on the site of a former care home offering Council homes for elderly residents in Old Kilpatrick has welcomed its first tenants.

Published : 07 August 2025

New play park and MUGA add to community feel at Pappert

Councillor David McBride, Greenspace Manager Ian Bain and Councillor Lawrence O'Neill
A new multi use games area (MUGA) and upgraded play park have added even more vibrancy to a community in Bonhill.

Published : 06 August 2025

West Dunbartonshire Pupils Celebrate SQA Success

Pupils and Headteachers from all 6 High Schools with Laura Mason and Councillor Clare Steel
More than 2,200 young people across West Dunbartonshire are celebrating today after receiving their long-awaited SQA exam results.

Published : 05 August 2025

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