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SNP councillor quits party after 17 years over 'missteps from upper levels'

A SNP councillor has announced he is resigning from the party ...

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Seventy percent of residents in West Dunbartonshire unhappy with state of roads

A council report revealed just 37 percent of road defects reported to the council were fixed within 28 days.

Daily Record

Labour accused of 'underhand tactics' after West Dunbartonshire Council rent rise

At a full meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council last week, members agreed to a five percent rent rise – equating to an average rise of £4.22 per week – to help the cash strapped local authority as it attempts to balance the books, with a four percent increase initially recommended…

Daily Record

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Taxi firm owner hits out at West Dunbartonshire's crumbling roads

Allan Wright, owner of Wright’s Taxis in Alexandria, has said he’s seen a number of his drivers forced to fork out for replacement tyres after striking potholes – and has called on people to report them.

Daily Record

Delays to West Dunbartonshire Council's purchase of pothole fixing JCB questioned

The state-of-the-art machine can repair an average pothole in just eight minutes according to the manufacturer, with three tools included to make sure that any repairs are lasting.

Daily Record

Monthly bin collections to be considered as West Dunbartonshire Council faces budget gap

Council leader Martin Rooney said that all options would have to be considered to close an £18m budget gap, with the SNP warning a move would be "deeply unpopular with residents."

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council’s SNP group accused of ‘playground politics’ by Labour

Michelle McGinty made the comments last week, as members debated an SNP motion highlighting a manifesto pledge to put £1,000 in the pocket of every West Dunbartonshire resident.

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Alexandria's eyesore Mitchell Way to be fully demolished to make way for Lidl

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council’s infrastructure, redevelopment and economic development (IRED) committee last week formally agreed to demolish the remaining buildings on Mitchell Way and hand the land over to Lidl.

Daily Record

Fight on for £40m Flamingo Land resort near Loch Lomond as developer posts flyers to residents

The council have pledged to listen to residents before deciding whether to object to the plan for hotels, holiday lets and leisure facilities, as the developers take their case to the people.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council's new Labour leader is named

Martin Rooney will lead the local authority, with Michelle McGinty as his deputy.

Daily Record

New Labour leader of West Dunbartonshire Council set to be confirmed

The appointment of the leader and senior councillor positions will be agreed at a meeting tomorrow.

Daily Record

SNP appoint Dumbarton councillor as new leader of West Dunbartonshire Council opposition

Councillor Karen Conaghan has moved up to the role, after existing leader Jonathan McColl made the decision to step down earlier this month.

Daily Record

Labour take control of West Dunbartonshire Council after surprise election success

Martin Rooney, councillor for Lomond, is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the council this month - as all 12 of the party's candidates in the area gained election.

Daily Record

Labour and SNP accuse each other of attempting to deceive West Dunbartonshire voters

In the run-up to this week’s vote the area’s two biggest parties have been involved in a row over their campaigns.

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West Dunbartonshire Election 2022: Lomond councillors to ensure safety measures at Balloch Park

Pushing for greater safety at the park will be a key issue fo candidates, after plans for an outdoor swimming pool had to be put on hold due to the cost.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Lomond Candidates

Lomond is a ward that has provided shock results in the past, with the election of Sally Page in 2017 and former council leader Ronnie McColl losing his seat in 2012.

Daily Record

Controversial £20k Alexandria planters set to be removed this month

The garish designs caused an outcry last year, and are set to be axed less than a year after being moved into position.

Daily Record

Bigger bins set to be installed at West Dunbartonshire beauty spots to cut down on littering

Calls have also been made for park rangers in Balloch, as the good weather saw the area again blighted by anti-social behaviour.

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Former West Dunbartonshire Council leader Ronnie McColl set to stand in local elections

Ronnie McColl, father of current council leader Jonathan, has been named alongside Ian Dickson as the SNP's candidates for Leven.

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