Full list of West Dunbartonshire candidates standing in council elections published Some new candidates join familiar faces. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
All West Dunbartonshire Council workers to benefit from jubilee celebrations Some workers had been set to miss the Platinum jubilee bank holiday, but councillors have now agreed that anyone who needs to work on the day will be given an extra day's holiday. Glasgow Live · Mar 25, 2022
West Dunbartonshire Council fight plans to close Clydebank job centre The decision to close the DWP office on Kilbowie Road will mean around 200 staff being transferred to neighbouring areas of Glasgow, but local councillors have called for the move to be reversed. Glasgow Live · Mar 25, 2022
West Dunbartonshire backs election campaign posters despite climate emergency After a narrow vote councillors agreed to allow campaign posters to be put up on public street furniture for all future elections, despite concerns about the amount of plastic waste it could produce. Glasgow Live · Mar 25, 2022
West Dunbartonshire council urged to re-look at ventilation systems in schools A councillor pointed out classrooms are small and enclosed spaces and ventilation is an issue Glasgow Live · Mar 24, 2022
Predator who raped two women while they slept jailed for six years Graham Ross, 38, preyed on the pair at separate properties in Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire. Both of the women were drunk and incapable of giving or withholding consent at the time. Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2022
Nazanin release gives fresh hope to family of imprisoned Dumbarton man The brother of Jagtar Singh Johal and West Dunbartonshire's MP will meet with the Foreign Secretary. Daily Record · Mar 22, 2022
Additional support needs services to be expanded in West Dunbartonshire Councillors backed plans to increase the secondary provision in the local area – as education chiefs said an extra nine classes for severe and complex learners were required. Daily Record · Mar 22, 2022
More additional support needs classes on way for West Dunbartonshire pupils It means pupils will not have to be sent outside the local authority area to get support Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2022
West Dunbartonshire to lose £3 million school attainment funding over four years Councillors are concerned as a gap in school pupils' achievements widens between those in deprived areas and those in affluent neighbourhoods Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2022
West Dunbartonshire becomes Scotland's cheapest place to buy a property This is despite data published by chartered surveyors Walker Fraser Steele showing that the average price of a property in the area increased from £136,102 to £150,297 between January 2021 and January 2022. Daily Record · Mar 21, 2022
Pupils in West Dunbartonshire take part in lessons to combat bigotry, religious hate and racism The move comes after vile anti-catholic slurs were painted on Dumbarton's Denny Tank Museum earlier this year. Daily Record · Mar 18, 2022
Politicians demand action as new figures show 40 percent of West Dunbartonshire households in fuel poverty The grim statistics have shown fuel poverty rates are soaring across the country, with prices set to increase even further later this year. Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022
Warnings over potential impact of proposed cuts to West Dunbartonshire Leisure A spokesperson for the leisure trust told the Lennox that the proposals won't limit sporting opportunities throughout the area. Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022
Daily Record · Mar 16, 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 14, 2022 Council tax to rise by three percent in West Dunbartonshire as budget approved The SNP's 'no cuts' budget was agreed with the rise helping to close the gap.
Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2022 West Dunbartonshire council hold minute's silence held for Ukraine citizens Councillors fell silent ahead of a budget meeting as they marked the tragic loss of live following Russia's invasion of Ukraine over two weeks ago.
Glasgow Live · Mar 9, 2022 West Dunbartonshire to raise council tax by 3% to prevent cuts The council has managed to use the small increase, as well as reserved an additional Scottish Government funds, to avoid making any cuts to services in their budget.
Glasgow Live · Mar 9, 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.
Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022 Tributes pour in for dedicated West Dunbartonshire trade unionist Unison led heartfelt tributes to Denise McLafferty who was described as a "a talented and principled socialist".
Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022 Council tax debt in West Dunbartonshire hits £8m, as cost of living soars New information obtained under Freedom of Information revealed that in 2020/21 alone, almost 15,000 cases in the region were referred to sheriff officers.
Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022 Young Scots dad-to-be saved by padded North Face jacket during 'slashing' by yobs Lewis McGinty believes the duo were trying to stab him but was protected by his thick coat during the shocking attack in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.
Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022 Alexandria cancer survivor urges women to attend smear test appointments as uptake falls Only 70 percent of eligible women between the ages of 25 and 49 in West Dunbartonshire came forward for tests last year.
Daily Record · Mar 2, 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 Two-thirds of West Dunbartonshire's bank branches have closed in last decade There are now just 10 bank branches open in the region, compared to 30 in 2010.