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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

West Dunbartonshire football clubs pledge to help people through the cost of living crisis this Christmas

Graeme Ramage Football Academy and Renton Craigando FC are helping vulnerable locals through things like Christmas toy appeals and warm hubs to help with the cost of living crisis this festive season.

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School bus services in West Dunbartonshire could be slashed as council attempts to balance books

Last week parents and carers across the area were sent a letter outlining potential money-saving changes, which would see free buses only provided for primary pupils who live more than two miles from their school and to secondary pupils who live more than three miles away.

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West Dunbartonshire children with undiagnosed mental health conditions are 'falling through the cracks'

It was revealed that young people referred to specialist mental health services in West Dunbartonshire could be waiting up to two years before they receive treatment.

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Free sport helping clamp down on antisocial behaviour across West Dunbartonshire, councillor claims

Labour member Michelle McGinty has praised the impact of free sport activities for young people, with antisocial behaviour dropping across the area.

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West Dunbartonshire teachers are set to strike again at the start of next year

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has announced that there will be 16 continuous days of strike action in January and February, spread throughout every council in the nation.

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West Dunbartonshire rent arrears written off as residents face cost of living crisis

The council said rent arrears had risen from just £11,973 in 2018 to more than £167,000 this year, but argued that with people facing mounting bills it was write to scrap the debt.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire say tenant safety a priority after mould caused death of two-year-old

Housing officers have moved to reassure tenants about their safety in the wake of the tragic death of Awaab Ishak in Rochdale, and urged anyone with concerns to contact them

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Former Clydebank Health Centre set to become new council housing

West Dunbartonshire Council have agreed to purchase the site from NHS Greater Glasgow And Clyde to clear the way for the development of more new homes.

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West Dunbartonshire Council deputy leader hits out at state of Alexandria fountain

Councillor Michelle McGinty said she was embarrassed to stand beside the Smollett Fountain on Remembrance Day.

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West Dunbartonshire teachers union rep claims excessive workloads and gender pay gap are reasons for tomorrow's strike

Jim Halfpenny of West Dunbartonshire EIS has put tomorrow's planned teachers strike over pay down to excessive workloads and a gender pay gap.

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Glasgow secondary school teachers set to strike next month in pay dispute

Glasgow teachers in the SSTA union will strike on Wednesday, December 7 alongside colleagues in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

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West Dunbartonshire warm spaces launch activities to help people struggling with soaring energy bills

The plan is to ensure that any resident who wants to keep warm this winter can make use of the buildings open throughout the day, enjoy activities and access support.

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West Dunbartonshire sport events help cut antisocial behaviour in Balloch Park

The events have been used as a way divert youngsters away from anti-social behaviour.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire children waiting three years for mental health treatment

Councillors have asked for more details on the work being done to help ensure children who need it are getting access to mental health treatment.

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West Dunbartonshire schools are set to be closed next Thursday due to strike action

Early Years, Primary, Secondary and ASN schools in West Dunbartonshire are set to be closed next Thursday due to strike action taken by the Educational Institute of Scotland over a pay dispute.

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West Dunbartonshire fell silent as ceremonies took place to pay tribute on Remembrance Day

Ceremonies took place throughout the area, with residents heading to cenotaphs and war memorials, including at Levengrove Park, Christie Park and in Renton to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

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Glasgow has shortest life expectancy in UK as study uncovers unwanted revelation

The top three areas with the lowest life expectancy for women are in Scotland as a new study has found that men and women aged 40 in Glasgow City has the shortest life expectancy in comparison to the other local authorities in the UK.

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List of 'awareness days' for West Dunbartonshire ahead of Remembrance Sunday

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More funding needed to help West Dunbartonshire's most vulnerable

There have been warnings that a budget shortfall will affect jobs and services, while councillors raised concerns about the families most in need.

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West Dunbartonshire children waiting up to two years for mental health treatment

While children and young people are being seen quickly, concerns have been raised that after being referred for specialist treatment they face a wait of almost 24 months.

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West Dunbartonshire domestic abuse rate second highest in Scotland

There was unanimous support for a council motion to recognise the scale of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, and a hope that it would encourage more victims to come forward.

Daily Record

Work is ongoing to tackle West Dunbartonshire’s high suicide rate says health chiefs

Officers have outlined a range of initiatives in response to calls for more to be done after the region recorded its highest number of suicide deaths in a decade.

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Monthly bin collections to be considered as West Dunbartonshire Council faces budget gap

Council leader Martin Rooney said that all options would have to be considered to close an £18m budget gap, with the SNP warning a move would be "deeply unpopular with residents."

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West Dunbartonshire's MP calls for independence as Rishi Sunak to become new Prime Minister

Martin Docherty-Hughes has hit out at the Conservatives' fifth Prime Minister in six years, saying it highlights why Scotland needs to be an independent nation.

Glasgow Live

Concern grows for West Dunbartonshire residents struggling with mental health

Two train stations have been identified as "areas of concern" as warnings came that the ongoing impact of the pandedmic and the cost of living crisis would have a serious impact on mental health.

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