The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire Council

West Dunbartonshire council tenant satisfaction continues to drops since pandemic

Councillors admitted they had expected to be further forward with clearing a backlog of repairs caused by the pandemic.

Glasgow Live · May 3, 2023

West Dunbartonshire SNP leader hits out at Labour council's welfare job cuts

Up to 28 full-time roles from the welfare rights and money advice services teams could be axed.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Pride flag to to fly above West Dunbartonshire as council backs event

Pride month was welcomed as a chance to protest and raise awareness of issues still facing the LGBTQI community both in Scotland and abroad.

Glasgow Live · May 1, 2023

West Dunbartonshire primary pupils excluded for assaulting staff and threatening classmates with weapons

More than 112 pupils have been excluded from schools in Dumbarton and the Vale since the start of the 2021 school term.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023

West Dunbartonshire leader to look for 'additional funding' after Freeport bid failure

Like Glasgow the area feels it has missed out on vital investment to help its recovery and the council has backed Glasgow's move to contact the UK and Scottish Governments over the issue.

Glasgow Live · Apr 3, 2023

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 · Mar 31, 2023

Fire on Trident nuclear submarine at Scots navy base prompts safety concern for nearby locals

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.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 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

Fight to save 200-year-old tree under threat from West Dunbartonshire development

The tree could be knocked down to make way for the creation of a new storage and distribution centre.

Glasgow Live · Mar 28, 2023