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Council apologises after disabled tenant left stuck in 13th floor Dumbarton flat

Theresa Connolly’s 13th floor flat door had to be forced open on Wednesday, August 24, after the lock on the door broke, causing her to be separated from her carer for hours.

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022

Dumbarton pony field owner's hope after council make new land offer

Susan Dick has been has been embroiled in a long-fought battle with West Dunbartonshire Council over her field.

Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022

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West Dunbartonshire Council to crack down on tax avoidance by businesses

Councillors were all agreed that the issue of businesses not paying their fair share of tax was more pressing than issues such as benefit fraud.

Glasgow Live · Sep 5, 2022

Pony therapy business hope as West Dunbartonshire council provide new site

The council are using compulsory purchase powers to take over the existing site, but have now agreed to provide owner Susan Dick alternative grazing land

Glasgow Live · Sep 2, 2022

Mobile drug unit begins touring West Dunbartonshire to reduce high drug death rate

The new Drug Harm Reduction Mobile Unit has been launched with the mission to take support into the heart of communities where losses have occurred.

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Dumbarton man Jagtar Johal Singh facing death penalty in India as calls made for his release

West Dunbartonshire Council was unanimous in agreeing a motion calling on the UK Foreign Secretary to advocate for the release of Mr Johal, who faces the death penalty.

Glasgow Live · Aug 31, 2022

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Schools in West Dunbartonshire have 'Grenfell-style' cladding, it's claimed

West Dunbartonshire Council say all its buildings comply with national building regulations.

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

Waste workers to stage four-day strike in West Dunbartonshire in row over pay

The region will be the latest to join council areas across the country which have seen rubbish pile up in streets.

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

Leader of West Dunbartonshire Council accused of being a 'liar' in heated debate

Labour leader Martin Rooney and SNP councillor Ian Dickson clashed during a council meeting.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

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 · Aug 23, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council 'desperately' need funding amid Cosla proposal offer for council workers

Last Friday saw local authority body, Cosla, offer West Dunbartonshire Council workers a five percent pay rise offer and a minimum hourly rate of £10.50

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council missed its carbon footprint targets last year

Officers say waste levels from residents are continually increasing and have the biggest impact on the local authority’s carbon footprint.

Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022

Overgrown land in Jamestown could be sold to developer for almost 90 new homes

Councillors will discuss the sale of the site at an infrastructure regeneration and economic development committee meeting today.

Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022

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Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

Warnings West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare require further funding

The charity has been in operation for the past nine years and has handed out an incredible 105,218 food parcels to those in desperate need.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council warns new Costa Coffee will impact Dumbarton traders

Independent cafe owners in the town have already voiced fears that a Costa could force them out of business.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022

Council in funding plea to Scottish Government to plug budget gap

West Dunbartonshire Council has appealed to the Scottish Government for greater financial support as it faces an estimated £14 million budget gap.

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

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Daily Record · Jul 18, 2022

Alexandria's Post Office could be forced to close by town centre roadworks

West Dunbartonshire Council say they are focused on supporting businesses during a challenging time.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Water safety partnership developed in West Dunbartonshire launched nationwide

The model used – which was a joint partnership between West Dunbartonshire Council, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – has now been so successful it will be rolled out across the country.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Dumbarton pony owner's fury as council fails to secure suitable land swap

Susan Dick says her ponies face being forced off their land to make way for the new A82 relief road - with nowhere else to go.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022

Police step up patrols in response to "relentless spate of vandalism" at West Dunbartonshire nurseries

The move comes after a fire at Gavinburn Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre in which vandals destroyed thousands of pounds in resources last month.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022

Water safety training in West Dunbartonshire schools "a positive change" say family of Ava Gray

Since Ava’s death her family have campaigned tirelessly for greater water safety awareness, and last week it was confirmed that every pupil at secondary schools in West Dunbartonshire had received water safety lessons.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council leader says budget cuts 'would make Thatcher blush'

Labour leader Martin Rooney made the comments during a heated debate over Scottish Government funding.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Activists for the visually impaired urge transport chiefs to fix 'unsafe' pedestrian crossings in Dumbarton

Douglas Gilroy and Sandra MacDonald say a number of crossings are “dangerous” for those with visual impairments, and are calling for them to be made safe.

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