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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

West Dunbartonshire Council to "reject" plans to cut attainment gap funding

The area will lose out on £2 million and the council leader described the move as "indefensible"

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire classroom doors to remain in one piece as covid cases 'static'

There had been a suggestion that classroom doors could have the bottom removed in order to create better ventilation, but with Covid case numbers 'static', councillors confirmed they had no plans to make such changes.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire residents urged to use new app to help combat domestic abuse

The Hollie Guard app can be used to alert friends and family if the user is in danger.

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West Dunbartonshire covid memorial gardens to be created in three local parks

The memorials will mark the sacrifice made by so many during the pandemic, with local residents to be asked for help in designing the finished gardens, which will also act as places for reflection.

Glasgow Live

Plans for Loch Lomond Lido scrapped after cost estimated at £3 million

The ambitious plans, developed following the tragic deaths of three people last summer as a way to improve safety, will now be put on hold with the costs simply "not affordable" for West Dunbartonshire Council.

Glasgow Live

Warnings West Dunbartonshire faces a "tidal wave of homelessness"

MSP Jackie Baillie made the warning as it was announced that almost 70 percent of council homes will be made available to those classed as homeless.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council to introduce licence regime for sexual entertainment venues

It follows concerns from Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis who said licences should not be introduced.

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Coronavirus memorial gardens to be created in Dumbarton and Alexandria

West Dunbartonshire Council suggests Levengrove Park, Christie Park and Dalmuir Park should have memorial areas to honour those who have lost their lives during the pandemic.

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West Dunbartonshire back new police app to help combat domestic abuse

The Hollie Guard is designed to help people across the country more safety and security, allowing them to enter start and end destinations before setting off on a trip and notifying an emergency contact once you arrive safely.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council advertise for new chief executive - with £126k salary

Last month WDC chief executive Joyce White announced that she would be standing down from the role after a decade at the helm of the local authority, saying: “It has been a difficult decision to move on from a job, an organisation and an area I care so much about.”

Daily Record

Youth unemployment figures in West Dunbartonshire fall new stats show

A total of 489 people aged 18 to 24 living in the region were unemployed in January – but this is 12 percent fewer than five years ago.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council to make more housing available for homeless people

There are concerns youth homelessness remains one of the highest in the country in the area

Glasgow Live

Rocketing energy bill rises will be "devastating blow" to West Dunbartonshire residents, says MP

It's been announced today that fuel bills will increase by an average of £693.

Daily Record

Women in West Dunbartonshire urged to attend cervical cancer screening tests

According to the latest figures for the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board, which covers West Dunbartonshire, cervical screening attendance is at the lowest level in the country for 25 to 49-year-olds.

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West Dunbartonshire ask Police to help keep staffing levels at train stations

Scotrail have announced plans to close ticket offices at a number of local stations, and now councillors have asked Police Scotland if they can influence the decision and help maintain staffing levels.

Glasgow Live

River Leven Life buoys to be repositioned to deter 'mindless' vandals who throw them away

West Dunbartonshire council is also looking at the option of enclosing the buoys in protective casing as fire and recuse officials said the vandalism could prove tragic to anyone in need of help.

Daily Record

More residents turn to West Dunbartonshire foodbanks as cost of living crisis deepens

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare says the real rise in the cost of food and other groceries is much higher than official inflation figures show.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire residents urged to oppose plans to close Clydebank ticket office

Scotrail has launched a three-week consultation on plans to reduce opening hours at seven stations, something councillors warned will make them less safe for the public.

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Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council facing estimated budget gap of £5m despite extra cash

The SNP council leader hit back at claims there would be 'inflation-busting' council tax rises.

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Beacon set to be lit at Dumbarton Castle as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The West Dunbartonshire Council Big Jubilee Lunch will also take place between June 5 and June 9 using food grown by pupils.

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West Dunbartonshire Council unanimously agrees to oppose Scotrail ticket office cuts

Members unanimously agreed that chief executive Joyce White should write to her counterpart at Scotrail, and to Minister for Transport Jenny Gilruth, to formally reaffirm WDC's opposition to the ticket office and opening hours reductions.

Daily Record

Crimes at West Dunbartonshire train stations spike, as ticket offices face closure

Balloch was the second worst hit station in the local authority area, behind Dalmuir, recording seven counts of violent and sexual offences, three of criminal damage/fire-raising, two for drugs, one for theft and one for other crime.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire's MP renews calls for Boris Johnson to resign

An internal report into allegations of multiple parties in Downing Street during the pandemic is expected to be delivered later today.

Daily Record

Case turnaround times at West Dunbartonshire's nearest A&E hit all time low

More than 40 percent of A&E patients at the Royal Alexandria Hospital were forced to wait more than four hours to be seen.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire CEO steps down after 10 years at organisation

Joyce White has overseen ambitious regeneration projects during her decade at the helm, and is now stepping down to pursue her own projects.

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