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
Man vanished from Dundee two days ago 'without letting anyone know where he's going' Police believe that Christopher Gallagher, 30, may have travelled from Dundee to the Glasgow or West Dunbartonshire areas. Daily Record · May 11, 2022
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 · May 10, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Labour council promise to help most vulnerable families After claiming as majority, the new Labour council have unveiled plans to help people through the cost of living crisis. Glasgow Live · May 9, 2022
Landslide Labour victory in West Dunbartonshire as they take back control of council In one of the biggest results of the day in Scotland, Labour took a grip on West Dunbartonshire Council, winning a majority of 12 seats, as the Conservatives lost both their councillors. Glasgow Live · May 6, 2022
Labour takes second place in Scottish elections as Tory vote plummets Party becomes closest challenger to SNP after gains including West Dunbartonshire and near-upset in Glasgow The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022
Labour vow to "hit the ground running" after taking control of West Dunbartonshire Council The party gained four additional seats, taking an overall majority - and control of the council from the minority SNP administration. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Polls quiet as candidates push for final votes Reflecting a broader national picture of more people choosing to vote by post, polling stations at West Dunbartonshire were quiet during the day, while candidates raised concerns about spoilt ballot papers. Glasgow Live · May 5, 2022
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. Daily Record · May 4, 2022
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. Glasgow Live · May 3, 2022
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 · May 3, 2022
Just Stop Oil climate activists storm Clydebank terminal in early-morning demo The group blockaded Nustar Clydebank in West Dunbartonshirein the early hours of Tuesday morning, having arrived at around 4am. Daily Record · May 3, 2022
UPDATE: Protesters arrested at Clydebank oil terminal Just Stop Oil supporters have blocked access to the Nustar facility in West Dunbartonshire Insider UK · May 3, 2022
Glasgow Live · May 2, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Election 2022: Saving ancient monument key focus for candidates Residents of Milton are concerned about the future of a historic Fort at a local quarry, and will be looking for help from whoever they elect as local councillors on Thursday.
Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022 Huge wildfire breaks out at Scots reservoir as thick smoke billows out above hills Firefighters raced to the scene at Carmen Reservoir in West Dunbartonshire after the alarm was raised at 5.17pm on Thursday, April 28.
Glasgow Live · Apr 28, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Election 2022: Clydebank Central councillors to keep Town Centre open The ongoing work to refurbish and restore the Town Hall is almost at an end, and new councillors will be expected to ensure it stays open longer than the planned six-month trial period.
Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022 Dumbarton MSP raises concerns over cancer under-diagnosis due to pandemic A report suggests it's due to a “greater level of under-diagnosis” in deprived areas, such as West Dunbartonshire.
Glasgow Live · Apr 25, 2022 West Dunbartonshire renovation work on Clydebank Town Hall almost complete The kong-running work to restore the historic hall is nearly at ane end, while another project to refurbish Alexandria Library is expected to finish this week.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Leven candidates Currently the ward, which covers Bellsmyre, Renton, Bonhill and the south of Alexandria, is represented by Labour’s John Millar, the SNP’s Ian Dickson, Jim Bollan of the Community Party and Alba’s Caroline McAllister.
Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Dumbarton Candidates Currently West Dunbartonshire Council is a minority SNP administration, with the party having gained four seats in 2017 and increased their share of the vote by nine percent to overtake Labour as the biggest party.
Daily Record · Apr 13, 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 7, 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 6, 2022 Unions hit out over planned job cuts at West Dunbartonshire Leisure The joint trade unions say they are concerned about the approach taken and the impact changes would have on the community.
Daily Record · Apr 6, 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.