The Latest Breaking News from Martin Rooney

West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council leader says budget cuts 'would make Thatcher blush'

Labour leader Martin Rooney made the comments during a heated debate over Scottish Government funding.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2022

Head teachers to advise West Dunbartonshire Council on how to cut attainment gap

Councillors have been left frustrated after seeing funding for cutting the education attainment gap cut over the next five years by more than £2m.

Glasgow Live · Jun 16, 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

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 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

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