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Cuts to welfare and financial advice jobs will hit the most vulnerable in West Dunbartonshire, says councillor

Under proposals approved by West Dunbartonshire Council’s Labour administration in their budget, 28 full-time roles from the welfare rights and money advice services teams could be axed.

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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

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.

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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

Plea to Scottish Water to stop 'recurrent' flooding in Clydebank

The streets in Linnvale are prone to flooding whenever there is heavy rainfall.

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.

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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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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

Life expectancies in West Dunbartonshire some of the lowest in the UK

The UK has a shocking postcode lottery when it comes to life expectancy, with children born in some areas predicted to live 16 years longer than in others.

Daily Record

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

Children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire get funding support

The money will support services working with children who are going through 'emotional distress' and will work to keep specialist services free for those who need them most.

Glasgow Live

Children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire to be run by neighbouring authority

The services will be taken over by East Dunbartonshire’s Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)

Glasgow Live

People with learning disabilities in West Dunbartonshire could be asked to walk or get public transport to services

The health and social care partnership is rolling out a new transport policy.

Glasgow Live

Dumbarton walking football club mark fifth anniversary with big aims for the future

In February 2018, whilst Scotland was in the grip of the Beast from the East, Dumbarton man Phil Dawson founded Lomond Walking Football Club - the first walking football team in West Dunbartonshire.

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Teacher hits out over cuts to school transport in West Dunbartonshire

Gavin Corrigan, of EIS, says the decision will lead to a drop in attendance and attainment.

Glasgow Live

New West Dunbartonshire ASN school 'will benefit children's learning'

Education Scotland said plans to develop the new campus at St Martin's Primary would create new opportunities and 'enhance' local education.

Glasgow Live

Free school transport in West Dunbartonshire facing cuts as council launch consultation

The service is currently provided to around 1200 pupils in schools across the district but officials are reviewing which routes can be cut.

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West Dunbartonshire Council tenant rent to increase by 5% this year

The increase has been confirmed by councillors as part of budget measures to help fund improvements to the living standards of tenants.

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New police officer for Alexandria as top cop says community his top priority

Speaking as he confirmed a new dedicated officer for Alexandria had been appointed, Local Area Commander for West Dunbartonshire, Inspector Ryan McMurdo, said that a number of serial thieves had been brought to justice.

Glasgow Live

Council tax to rise by 5 per cent in West Dunbartonshire as cuts agreed in budget

Councillor have voted through a range of savings, which would include Clydebank Town Hall opening for fewer days.

Daily Record

Trade unions urge public to join demonstration against proposed West Dunbartonshire Council cuts

West Dunbartonshire Joint Trade Unions, in association with Clydebank Trades Council and various community partners, are organising a demonstration outside the local authority’s Church Street offices to coincide with a full WDC budget setting meeting today (March 1).

Daily Record

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf slammed for launching campaign in West Dunbartonshire

The Cabinet Secretary for Health is standing to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland after she revealed earlier this month that she would be stepping down from the role.

Daily Record

Urgent appeal launched for missing Scots woman who may have travelled to Glasgow

Catherine Rawle was last seen in the Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire at roughly 3.30pm on Tuesday, February 21.

Glasgow Live

Missing Bonhill woman may have travelled to Glasgow as urgent appeal launched

56-year-old Catherine Rawle was last seen in the Bonhill area of West Dunbartonshire on Tuesday. Officers are appealing for anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward.

Glasgow Live

Six or five bedroom homes needed for large families in West Dunbartonshire councillor claims

A meeting heard families have been waiting years on a suitable property.

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