A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida A tiny, public liberal arts college in Florida has become the staging ground for Gov_ Ron DeSantis’ war on “woke.” The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
West Dunbartonshire Council announces new chief executive Peter Hessett will take on the top role at the local authority. Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022
Beacon to be lit at Dumbarton Castle to honour Queen's Platinum Jubilee Local dignitaries will attend Dumbarton Castle to light the torch tomorrow night. Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022
West Dunbartonshire 'Beacon of hope' to be lit to honour Queen's Jubilee The beacon will be one of many across the UK lit up to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee, while other celebrations are also planned. Glasgow Live · May 31, 2022
Glasgow support worker who let 'threatened' woman and baby stay at her home given warning A housing support worker has been given a warning for failing to inform social services that a 'very vulnerable' young mother was being threatened, then letting the woman and her baby stay overnight in her home. Glasgow Live · May 29, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council chief loses unfair dismissal claim Angela Wilson took her employer to a tribunal, claiming that a restructure should have resulted in her being made redundant. Daily Record · Apr 15, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council top earners revealed in Town Hall Rich List Four staff members received salaries of more than £100,000 last year. Daily Record · Apr 13, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council advertise for new chief executive - with £126k salary Last month WDC chief executive Joyce White announced that she would be standing down from the role after a decade at the helm of the local authority, saying: “It has been a difficult decision to move on from a job, an organisation and an area I care so much about.” Daily Record · Feb 4, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council unanimously agrees to oppose Scotrail ticket office cuts Members unanimously agreed that chief executive Joyce White should write to her counterpart at Scotrail, and to Minister for Transport Jenny Gilruth, to formally reaffirm WDC's opposition to the ticket office and opening hours reductions. Daily Record · Jan 31, 2022
West Dunbartonshire CEO steps down after 10 years at organisation Joyce White has overseen ambitious regeneration projects during her decade at the helm, and is now stepping down to pursue her own projects. Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2022
West Dunbartonshire chief executive to step down after decade at helm Joyce White plans to focus on business pursuits and spending time with family. Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022