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
Calls for Brucehill development to be halted as protected trees chopped down The land at the former Notre Dame Convent was subject to several Tree Preservation Orders - however developers last week apologised after unintentionally felling a number of the protected trees. Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022
Residents urged to share ideas for Dumbarton's Artizan Centre West Dunbartonshire Council is creating a masterplan to develop the precinct. Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022 - who can I vote for? The election on May 5 will is likely to be a battle between Labour and the SNP for control of the council, with 22 seats up for grabs and 39 candidates hoping to get elected across six wards, Glasgow Live · Apr 8, 2022
Green MSP calls on West Dunbartonshire Council to write off £27k of school dinner debt Ross Greer says chasing the debt is causing stress and embarrassment for staff, pupils and families. Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022
Police pledge to crack down on anti-social behaviour at Loch Lomond over Easter holidays Police Scotland will work with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, West Dunbartonshire Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and transport providers, to allocate and distribute resources, along with increased visible patrols. Daily Record · Apr 6, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council workers set to miss out on Jubilee bank holiday will now benefit A councillor said 20 percent of the workforce would miss out on getting Friday, June 3 off. Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022
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. Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022
Dumbarton theatre group call on date to be set for Denny Civic reopening The St Mary's Way theatre is undergoing renovation works, but so far West Dunbartonshire Council are unable to provide a clear indication of when the tasks will be completed. Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022
Concerns raised as valuable building materials left at West Dunbartonshire depot for over a year West Dunbartonshire Council has said that Covid-19 restrictions were the reason for the situation, with the materials meant to be sent directly to properties for work during lockdown. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council signs up to pregnancy loss pledge The council has signed up to ensure employees who suffer the tragedy of a miscarriage are able to take the time they need, and to access support where it is needed. Glasgow Live · Mar 9, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council's Church Street HQ reopens to the public For the first time in almost two years residents will be able to access Church Street, although some Covid-19 protocols remain in place. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022
Whistleblowing levels at West Dunbartonshire Council "small" for large organisation One allegation was that nursery staff who attended a Christmas party night did not follow Covid-19 guidance but the accusation was unfounded Glasgow Live · Mar 3, 2022
Ukrainian flag raised at West Dunbartonshire Council offices in show of solidarity The council leader has pledged the local authority will “play our part” in housing war refugees. Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022
Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022 Residents to shape plans for Covid memorial gardens in Dumbarton and Alexandria West Dunbartonshire Council says members of the public will have a say on the layout and development of the memorial gardens.
Glasgow Live · Feb 22, 2022 Glasgow School of Art studio set to be created in Clydebank under £500,000 plan Money has been set aside to develop the studio, with West Dunbartonshire Council identifying a building at Richmond Street which could be used, although some councillors raised concerns over the cost.
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022 Fury as West Dunbartonshire Council approve plans to buy £24,000 oil painting The council leader has hit back saying the money is ringfenced and "can’t go towards feeding weans".
Daily Record · Feb 21, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council unites to oppose "unfathomable" decision to slash attainment gap funding A spokesman for the Scottish Government said that the new funding model was fairer - despite West Dunbartonshire losing more than £2m as the attainment gap widens.
Daily Record · Feb 21, 2022 Bonhill taxi driver hits out at West Dunbartonshire Council medical proposals The plans would see cabbies over the age of 45 requiring to provide a medical certificate before being granted a license.
Daily Record · Feb 16, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council plans to spend £24k on oil painting as cuts loom Labour leader Martin Rooney says the plans are "completely bonkers".
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022 Scottish Government set to approve extension of Milton's Sheephill quarry West Dunbartonshire Council refused to allow the Sheephill site to be extended in March last year after 20 years of debate.
Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council faces major cuts to address budget black hole Reducing the number of pupils who qualify for school travel, charging for brown bin collections and cancelling fireworks displays and Christmas lights switch-ons have also been suggested on a list of 47 cuts presented to councillors last week.
Glasgow Live · Feb 14, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council to set up New policy to tackle violence at work The council will commit itself to the changes which will be brought in by whoever wins the council election later this year.
Glasgow Live · Feb 11, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council to "reject" plans to cut attainment gap funding The area will lose out on £2 million and the council leader described the move as "indefensible"
Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022 Rise in reported sex crime in West Dunbartonshire as more victims have confidence to forward Chief Superintendent Lynn Ratcliff spoke at a meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council’s housing and communities committee last week, introducing a report that showed an 11.4 percent year-on-year rise in sexual crimes.