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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

Residents urged to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit

Pensioners across West Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for a benefit which could boost their income by thousands of pounds each year.

Published : 01 October 2024

Children and young people receive a range of supports to Learn and Achieve

West Dunbartonshire schools are continuing to offer a wide range of supports to ensure the area’s young people learn, achieve and reach their full potential.

Published : 25 September 2024

Record number of places offered at Summer holiday camps

Families across West Dunbartonshire benefited from a record number of free summer holiday activities and lunches this year.

Published : 23 September 2024

Innovative project aims to develop greener solutions for heating homes

image of new homes which have been built in Haldane

Businesses are being invited to bid for funding as part of an innovative project aimed at developing greener solutions for homes across Scotland.

Published : 23 September 2024

Council’s Chatbot wins COSLA Excellence Award

The COSLA Excellence Awards #COSLAAWARDS24 written in white, glitter background

West Dunbartonshire Council’s online chatbot has scooped the prestigious Service Innovation and Improvement award at this year’s COSLA Excellence Awards.

Published : 20 September 2024

Vale of Leven Academy pupil secures prestigious British Army scholarship

Morgan Turnbull awarded British Army scholarship

A dedicated and determined pupil at Vale of Leven Academy has secured a prestigious scholarship with the British Army.

Published : 20 September 2024

Deadline approaching for retailers to apply for shopfront improvement grants

Retailers are being reminded there’s still time to apply for a shopfront grant ahead of applications to the scheme closing later this month.

Published : 13 September 2024

By-election announced for West Dunbartonshire’s Kilpatrick ward

A by election to select a new Councillor for West Dunbartonshire’s Kilpatrick ward has been set for November.

Published : 12 September 2024

Council tightens planning rules for pay day lenders and bookmakers

Updated planning guidance strengthening the rules on the number of pay day lenders and betting shops opening in town and local centres in West Dunbartonshire is set to come into force.

Published : 11 September 2024

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