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New Roman bench in Old Kilpatrick to highlight area’s heritage

Team sitting on the Roman bench
A new stone bench and sculpture has been installed in Old Kilpatrick as part of a project to promote the area’s Roman heritage.

Published : 27 April 2023

Enhanced support for children and young people experiencing bereavement

West Dunbartonshire Council Logo
Children and young people experiencing bereavement will benefit from updated and enhanced support at West Dunbartonshire schools.

Published : 20 April 2023

Historic building gets go ahead for restoration

Councillor O'Neill and Councillor McBride standing outside Glencairn House
Dumbarton’s oldest building will be given a new lease of life after ambitious plans to create a state-of-the-art new library and museum were approved this week.

Published : 19 April 2023

Summer SHINE Grant Applications are now OPEN!

SHINE logo - School holidays involve nurture and engage
Local organisation and groups are being encouraged to apply for Council funding to support delivery of a range of free fun and enjoyable activities for young people this summer.

Published : 13 April 2023

Free Swim and Gym this Easter

Boy having a swimming lessons
Children and young people throughout West Dunbartonshire will have free access to swimming and gym sessions this Easter as part of the Council's ongoing commitment to supporting residents with the cost of living.

Published : 03 April 2023

West Dunbartonshire Teacher is Employee of the Year

Council’s employee of the year winners
A West Dunbartonshire teacher who supports pupils to become more involved in sport and physical activity has been named as the Council’s employee of the year.

Published : 30 March 2023

Braehead Primary wins national award

Crosslet house - Primary seven pupils have been visiting the residents in the care home
Braehead Primary School has scooped a national award in recognition of their heart-warming intergenerational project with Crosslet Care House.

Published : 29 March 2023

Residents can dispose of rubbish for free as part of Spring Clean Up initiative

Spring clean up - skip full of bin bags
Residents around West Dunbartonshire will be able to clean up their homes and gardens for free next month as part of the Council’s Spring Clean-up initiative.

Published : 27 March 2023

New Kinship Care centre opens with £5000 Council funding boost

West Dunbartonshire Kinship Carers celebrated the opening of their new community support centre with a £5000 house warming gift from the Council.
West Dunbartonshire Kinship Carers celebrated the opening of their new community support centre with a £5000 house warming gift from the Council.

Published : 13 March 2023

Get in touch now to close your Municipal Bank account ahead of closure

Clydebank Municipal Bank Logo
Residents holding accounts with Clydebank Municipal Bank are being encouraged to contact the bank ahead of its planned closure at the end of the month.

Published : 09 March 2023