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Jackie Baillie re-elected as MSP for Dumbarton

Dumbarton constituency has re-elected Jackie Baillie as Member of the Scottish Parliament who will represent the area at Holyrood.

Published : 08 May 2026

Marie McNair re-elected as MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie

MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie Marie McNair

Clydebank and Milngavie constituency has re-elected Marie McNair as Member of the Scottish Parliament who will represent the area at Holyrood.

Published : 08 May 2026

Our Lady and St Patrick’s praised for Positive Ethos and Strong Culture

Pupils from Our Lady and Saint Patrick's High School

Young people at Our Lady and St Patrick’s High have been praised for having a strong sense of belonging and community, according to a recent inspection report.

Published : 22 April 2026

Remember to register to vote!

Register to vote in the Scottish Parliament Elections by 20th April. Its quick and easy. The Electoral Commission.

Residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections as the deadline for postal voting approaches.

Published : 26 March 2026

Council marks 85th Anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan and officials lay wreaths at the communal grave in Old Dalnottar Cemetery.

West Dunbartonshire Council came together this weekend to remember those affected by the Clydebank Blitz on the 85th anniversary of the World War II attack.

Published : 14 March 2026

Schoolchildren take a close look at significant progress on development site

A group of schoolchildren were left fascinated as they saw first-hand the significant progress which is being made as part of a major infrastructure and commercial development at Bowling.

Published : 13 March 2026

West Dunbartonshire Council closes multi-million pound funding gap

West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2026/27 has been set with a 7.8% Council Tax rise agreed to help close a multi-million pound funding gap.

Published : 05 March 2026

Top marks for Clydemuir Primary in inspection

Staff and pupils at Clydemuir Primary School along with community partners and Vice Convener of Educational Services, Councillor John Millar

Children at Clydemuir Primary School in Clydebank have been praised for being well-mannered, welcoming and proud of their school following a recent inspection by Education Scotland.

Published : 11 February 2026

Communities encouraged to get involved in Big Clyde Clean Up

West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace team is helping to facilitate a major environmental initiative bringing together local authorities, community volunteer groups, schools and businesses across the area.

Published : 23 January 2026

Local heroes celebrated at the Provost’s Civic Awards

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan on stage with winners Annette McPhie and Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Volunteers

A volunteer team whose bravery has saved countless lives has been named Citizen of the Year at this year’s Provost’s Civic Awards.

Published : 20 January 2026

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