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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

Loch Lomond swim event helps pupils build life-saving water skills

Pupils from West Dunbartonshire are taking part in a unique open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond to equip them with vital water safety skills.
Pupils from West Dunbartonshire took part in a unique open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond this week to equip them with vital water safety skills.

Published : 18 June 2026

Celebrations as original World Cup returns to Renton

Renton WC CLLR Lawrence O'neill, Coaches And Players Renton Craigandro And Andrew Graham WDC with the original World Cup
The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost 140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to hold the title. 

Published : 18 June 2026

Residents warned about disposing of batteries in household bins after fires

Convenor David McBride and Vice Convenor Lawrence O'Neill at battery bin
Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires within waste services.

Published : 16 June 2026

Counterfeit cigarettes seized in Clydebank in Trading Standards action

A pile of various counterfeit cigarette and tobacco packets seized by Trading Standards officers
West Dunbartonshire Council’s Trading Standards team seized almost 30,000 illegal cigarettes this week after two days of enforcement action in the area.

Published : 05 June 2026

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