The Latest Breaking News from Jonathan McColl

SNP councillor quits party after 17 years over 'missteps from upper levels'

A SNP councillor has announced he is resigning from the party ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2024

Seventy percent of residents in West Dunbartonshire unhappy with state of roads

A council report revealed just 37 percent of road defects reported to the council were fixed within 28 days.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

Labour accused of 'underhand tactics' after West Dunbartonshire Council rent rise

At a full meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council last week, members agreed to a five percent rent rise – equating to an average rise of £4.22 per week – to help the cash strapped local authority as it attempts to balance the books, with a four percent increase initially recommended…

Daily Record · Mar 9, 2023

Alexandria's eyesore Mitchell Way to be fully demolished to make way for Lidl

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council’s infrastructure, redevelopment and economic development (IRED) committee last week formally agreed to demolish the remaining buildings on Mitchell Way and hand the land over to Lidl.

Daily Record · Aug 23, 2022

Fight on for £40m Flamingo Land resort near Loch Lomond as developer posts flyers to residents

The council have pledged to listen to residents before deciding whether to object to the plan for hotels, holiday lets and leisure facilities, as the developers take their case to the people.

Glasgow Live · Jun 3, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council's new Labour leader is named

Martin Rooney will lead the local authority, with Michelle McGinty as his deputy.

Daily Record · May 23, 2022

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

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

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