The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

Figures published last week by the End Child Poverty coalition, revealed that 27.6 percent of young people were living under the bread line - the fourth highest in Scotland – in 2021/22.

Councillors raised concerns about a steady decline in funding for pupil equity, and how to finance summer activities.

The one-bed property in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, requires some TLC but could turn a tidy profit for the right buyer.

Proposals for the new store are recommended for approval by councillors at a meeting of West Dunbartonshire’s planning committee tomorrow (June 14).

The new store proposed for Alexandria has been in development for a number of years, with issues over the site now finally resolved.

West Dunbartonshire Community and Volunteering Services (WDCVS) coordinate an army of volunteers each week - from befrienders to bike mechanics, and almost everything in between.

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

The council will support West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare by handing it £18,403 annually for the next three years from the Dumbarton Common Good Fund.

Area Commander Chief Inspector Ryan McMurdo has moved to reassure the public.

The investment is part of a range of measures being taken to tackle mould following the tragic death of a young child in Rochdale which councillors said should be 'a wake-up call'

Councillor David McBride says disruption has caused 'intolerable traffic chaos' and says 'utility firms must do better'.