The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

West Dunbartonshire business leader welcomes end of most Covid restrictions

The vaccine passport scheme came to an end today while face masks will no longer legally be required to be worn after March 21.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022

Only one-third of GP appointments are face-to-face in West Dunbartonshire

A Dumbarton doctor says those who need in-person appointments will receive them

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Street League programme set for West Dunbartonshire return

Street League is the UK’s leading sport for employment charity, supporting thousands of young people each year and aiming to end youth unemployment.

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Fury as West Dunbartonshire Council approve plans to buy £24,000 oil painting

The council leader has hit back saying the money is ringfenced and "can’t go towards feeding weans".

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022

Social care chiefs accused of sitting on £6m reserve while vulnerable people wait for services

Labour MSP Jackie Baillie urged West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership to properly fund services for those who need them.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022

West Dunbartonshire to buy Alison Watt painting for more than £20,000

The work of art by renowned Scottish painter Alison Watt has been selected by the council to inspire young women to be artists, but one councillor question whether the purchase was justified during a cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live · Feb 21, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council unites to oppose "unfathomable" decision to slash attainment gap funding

A spokesman for the Scottish Government said that the new funding model was fairer - despite West Dunbartonshire losing more than £2m as the attainment gap widens.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2022

Hundreds of West Dunbartonshire flats to be demolished to make way for 140 new houses

After consultation showed peoplke no longer want to live in flats, a housing association plans to build new homes on the site.

Glasgow Live · Feb 18, 2022

Demolition of historic West Dunbartonshire monument 'likely' following appeal to Scottish Government

The historic fort at Sheephill Quarry is under threat from a planned expansion of the site that councillors have already refused, but after an appeal by the owner there is renewed concern.

Glasgow Live · Feb 18, 2022

Scots council agrees to buy £24,000 painting despite £5.5m funding black hole

A spokesperson for West Dunbartonshire council said the acquisition of an Alison Watt painting had been approved.

Daily Record · Feb 18, 2022