Saving an ancient monument situated at a quarry in Milton will be a key focus for councillors elected later in the week.
Earlier this year it was revealed that the demolition of the historic monument at Sheephill Quarry now “seemed likely” according to West Dunbartonshire councillors whose refusal of an application to expand the quarry had been appealed.
The council’s planning committee had previously rejected plans to expand the quarry in Milton and increase opening hours following concerns about the impact the proposals would have on the environment and neighbouring properties.
This included concerns that the work would result in the destruction of what remained of Sheephill Quarry fort, an ancient iron age hillfort within the quarry grounds.
As well as the outlying villages of Milton and Bowling, the ward covers most of the town of Dumbarton, Silverton, Kirktonhill, Brucehill and Castlehill. The northern parts of Dumbarton including Bellsmyre, Broadmeadow and Lomondgate which are assigned to the Leven ward.
2017 Results
The 2017 election saw a 51.2% voter turnout with 6562 valid ballot papers and 168 rejected ballots.
The first preference vote received of each of the elected candidates was:
David McBride - Labour - 1762
Karen Conaghan - SNP - 1499
Brian Walker - Conservative - 957
Ian McLaren - SNP - 809
2022 Candidates
There are nine candidates campaigning for one of the four seats available in the ward. Labour councillor David McBride, who has been a councillor since 2007, is hoping to get re-elected for a fourth term.
Councillors Karen Conaghan and Brian Walker are seeking re-election for a second term while councillor Iain McLaren is stepping down after just one term with the SNP’s Chris Pollok hoping to win his seat.
Full list of candidates for Dumbarton Ward
Karen Conaghan - SNP
Gurpreet Singh Johal - Labour
David McBride - Labour
Lynda McEwan - Trade Unionist and Scottish Coalition
Andrew Muir - Scottish Family Party
Chris Pollok - SNP
Jonathan Rainey - Scottish Libertarian Party
Brian Walker - Conservative
Kelly Wilson - Sovereignty
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