The Latest Breaking News from Jim Bollan

Group of 'neo-Nazis' thrown out from council meeting about 'far-right racist' banners

A GROUP of “neo-Nazis” had to be escorted from West Dunbartonshire Council’s HQ after disrupting their last full council meeting ahead of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025

Scottish council urged to remove 'far-right racist' banners from town landmark

A COUNCILLOR has called for banners which have been branded "racist" to be removed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2025

Fed-up West Dunbartonshire Council tenants make 1100 complaints over damp

One of those suffering is furious Alexandria mum Leanne Pirrie who says she lives in fear of her kids being harmed by their living conditions.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Life-saving Naloxone kits to be placed in West Dunbartonshire Council buildings

The drug works to reverse the effects of opioids after an overdose and last year it is believed to have saved 1300 lives in Scotland last year.

Glasgow Live · Mar 30, 2023

Fire on Trident nuclear submarine prompts safety concern for West Dunbartonshire residents

The fire on-board HMS Victorious last year raised concerns from local councillors about what was being done to keep residents safe in the event of a nuclear incident.

Glasgow Live · Mar 30, 2023

Funding for West Dunbartonshire Council labelled "unethical and destructive" as budget looms

Members have until March to balance the books, but face savage funding cuts - with opposition parties slamming the way the ruling Labour admiration are operating.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

West Dunbartonshire football clubs pledge to help people through the cost of living crisis this Christmas

Graeme Ramage Football Academy and Renton Craigando FC are helping vulnerable locals through things like Christmas toy appeals and warm hubs to help with the cost of living crisis this festive season.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

School bus services in West Dunbartonshire could be slashed as council attempts to balance books

Last week parents and carers across the area were sent a letter outlining potential money-saving changes, which would see free buses only provided for primary pupils who live more than two miles from their school and to secondary pupils who live more than three miles away.

Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022

'Hate mail' sent to community councillors over support of Loch Lomond resort

Former members of Balloch and Haldane Community Council said they received hateful messages.

Daily Record · Oct 4, 2022

Balloch community council's support for Flamingo Land resort labelled "scandalous"

Despite only 25 percent of residents responding positively to a consultation, Balloch and Haldane Community Council has given its backing to the Lomond Banks plans - saying it felt the outcome was not representative of true local feeling.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022