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Head teachers to advise West Dunbartonshire Council on how to cut attainment gap

Councillors have been left frustrated after seeing funding for cutting the education attainment gap cut over the next five years by more than £2m.

Glasgow Live · Jun 16, 2022

Fears for future of Milton Iron Age fort with quarry expansion to be approved

Last March, members of the West Dunbartonshire Council refused planning permission to extend Sheephill Quarry in Milton and increase opening hours, following concerns about the impact on the environment and neighbouring properties.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

Environmentalists urge West Dunbartonshire Council not to increase grass cutting

Previously the local Labour group had accused the SNP of "neglecting" green spaces, however activists are now calling on the new administration to continue to biodiverse areas.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Fellers of protected Brucehill trees could face "unlimited fine" over actions

A total of 33 trees, covered under a Tree Preservation Order, were hacked down in April – just days after a housing developer was given planning permission to build 81 houses on the site near Carmelite Monastery.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2022

Alexandria mum pleads with council for move away from violent neighbour

The resident, whose anonymity we have protected, says she contacted the Lennox as a last resort, having pleaded with West Dunbartonshire Council for a move because of the devastating impact the situation was having on her children and mental health.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council announces new chief executive

Peter Hessett will take on the top role at the local authority.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022

Costa appeals planning refusal for new coffee shop in Dumbarton

Costa Coffee's plans for the car park area of Morrison's supermarket were rejected by the council last year.

Daily Record · May 25, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council's new Labour leader is named

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

Daily Record · May 23, 2022

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 · May 17, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022