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West Dunbartonshire councillors slam radical plan to change Holyrood boundaries

Labour's Michelle McGinty said that proposals to split Clydebank in half and move areas of Helensburgh out of the Dumbarton constituency were 'beggars belief'.

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West Dunbartonshire fund summer holiday activities to help families amid cost of living crisis

With holidays a luxury that most people currently cannot afford, councillor agreed to use cost of living funding to put on family activities.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire plan to expand 1140 hour childcare to benefit two year-olds

A pilot project is already underway in Glasgow, and West Dunbartonshire council is looking to see whether the idea could work.

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New Lidl in Alexandria given go-ahead - but councillor fears for impact on town

The long-awaited proposals were given the green light last week but SNP councillor Ian Dickson slammed the administration for agreeing to cut the time shoppers can park at the new supermarket at the meeting.

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Councillors to up pressure on Lidl to demolish Alexandria's eyesore Mitchell Way

Plans to tear down the crumbling shopping precinct have been hit by delays, with councillors acknowledging that locals are fed up waiting.

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Police reassure communities in Alexandria after violent broad daylight incident

Officers faced a grilling from councillors in the wake of a disturbance in Munro Street last Monday (May 1), which follows a spate of high profile issues locally.

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West Dunbartonshire aiming to become dementia friendly community

There are almost 1500 people in the area with the condition, and the council has backed calls for more education to be provided to residents.

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West Dunbartonshire Council reaffirms commitment to tackling child abuse

The council was the first in Scotland to sign up to a pledge to reduce the amount of abuse children face, and councillors insisted they remained committed to that.

Glasgow Live

School bereavement support to be improved in West Dunbartonshire

In an emotional meeting councillors spoke about the pain of losing a parent at a young age as they backed calls for more support.

Glasgow Live

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.

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Survivors of vile Bonhill rapist are hailed for their bravery in speaking out

Danielle Barr, Alexandra Bhengu-Smith and Violet Fox told vile rapist Paul Callanin ‘you didn’t win’ after the 35-year-old from Bonhill was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow of raping them between 2005 and 2013 earlier this month.

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Councillor organises community meetings to improve ‘failing’ West Dunbartonshire's child mental health services

Deputy council leader Michelle McGinty held an open meeting with parents of children on CAMHS waiting lists earlier this month, with two more to come in the next couple of months.

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Work on Smollett Fountain to move forward as Alexandria regeneration continues

Council chiefs last week confirmed that a tendering process for the contract to restore the iconic centrepiece to its former glory had concluded, with hopes high that contractors could be on site by March.

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Public meeting aims to force changes to children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire

Deputy council leader Michelle McGinty has organised the event, after seeing her own grandson struggle to find support with waiting times at record levels.

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West Dunbartonshire children with undiagnosed mental health conditions are 'falling through the cracks'

It was revealed that young people referred to specialist mental health services in West Dunbartonshire could be waiting up to two years before they receive treatment.

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Free sport helping clamp down on antisocial behaviour across West Dunbartonshire, councillor claims

Labour member Michelle McGinty has praised the impact of free sport activities for young people, with antisocial behaviour dropping across the area.

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Residents have five days to vote for Balloch Park to receive a huge funding boost

The Balloch Castle Country Park Regeneration Group was set up earlier this year by a passionate group of local volunteers to safeguard its future.

Glasgow Live

Concern only way to get re-homed in West Dunbartonshire is to become homeless

A local councillor said tenants struggling to get re-homed now felt that becoming homeless was their only option, something officials said was "depressing".

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West Dunbartonshire Council deputy leader hits out at state of Alexandria fountain

Councillor Michelle McGinty said she was embarrassed to stand beside the Smollett Fountain on Remembrance Day.

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West Dunbartonshire warm spaces launch activities to help people struggling with soaring energy bills

The plan is to ensure that any resident who wants to keep warm this winter can make use of the buildings open throughout the day, enjoy activities and access support.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire children waiting up to two years for mental health treatment

While children and young people are being seen quickly, concerns have been raised that after being referred for specialist treatment they face a wait of almost 24 months.

Daily Record

Health and social care heroes recognised by West Dunbartonshire Council in awards ceremony

Dedicated health and social care professionals were honoured at the annual West Dunbartonshire HSCP staff awards ceremony.

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Consultation opened on plans for new additional support needs school in Renton

The former Riverside ELCC could be turned into a new ASN school, with demand for services on the rise.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire schoolchildren to be monitored in bid to close attainment gap

The local authority has outlined its education recovery and improvement strategy for season 2022/23, with tackling the poverty-related attainment gap a primary focus.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council’s SNP group accused of ‘playground politics’ by Labour

Michelle McGinty made the comments last week, as members debated an SNP motion highlighting a manifesto pledge to put £1,000 in the pocket of every West Dunbartonshire resident.

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