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Families have begun to settle into their new Council homes with two mums highlighting how much the properties will enhance the lives of their families.Amanda Bicknell along with her two children are just one of the families to have recently moved into a new housing development in Pappert, Bonhill.Elected members, representatives from the Council’s Housing section and the Scottish Government visited the site recently to witness the transformation of the […]

Jackie Baillie has urged fire chiefs to reconsider plans to push through changes to crewing in Helensburgh. The MSP believes lives could be at risk if plans to cut staffed hours at Helensburgh Fire Station go ahead.Jackie issued the warning after urging Scotland’s Chief Fire Officer to reconsider proposals from the Service Delivery Review.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has drawn up plans which would see Helensburgh’s full-time facility switch […]

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing and joint replacements on the A898 Erskine Bridge northbound from 8pm on Friday 11th July until 6am on Monday 14th July 2025 under a full weekend closure.Road users are advised to plan their journey times, accordingly, seek alternative routes or follow the standard, agreed diversions outlined below, while the works are taking place. The southbound A898 Erskine Bridge will operate under a single lane closure.Emergency service access has been agreed and will […]

Free gym and swim sessions for young people across West Dunbartonshire will return for the summer holidays.Schoolchildren will be able to access free swimming and gym for the six weeks starting from Friday, 27 June through to Thursday, 14 August.It is the third year the popular initiative will run, with increasing numbers of young people attending each year.Record numbers were seen during the most recent Easter break, with overall turnout […]

West Dunbartonshire Council has been selected to be part of a national programme of community-based events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.Clydebank Library and Museum was one of 80 venues around the UK awarded £15,000 to participate in the Our Freedom: Then and Now campaign.The campaign, led by Future Arts Centres in partnership with Libraries Connected, will involve working with local communities to develop […]

A vibrant community has been created with the final tenants moving into an 88-unit housing development on a key regeneration site in Clydebank.The development of the Clydebank East site is a major housing-led development within a key priority regeneration area identified in the Local Housing Strategy. The site is the first fully “net zero ready” housing development in West Dunbartonshire thanks to the use of super insulation, triple-glazing and zero-emissions […]

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the Council’s spending for 2026/27 by sharing what matters to them most in our budget conversation, launching today (Monday 2 June). The Council continues to operate in a challenging financial environment, with increased costs and anticipated real term reductions in funding, and consideration is now being given to how expected funding pressures for the next financial year can be mitigated. With […]

Get ready for a weekend of fun, food, and fantastic entertainment as Summerfest returns to Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025! This free, family-friendly festival has become a summer highlight in the area, offering a vibrant mix of live music, street food, artisan market stalls, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you're local or visiting the scenic Loch Lomond area, Summerfest is the perfect […]

A school which will create a stimulating and supportive learning environment for young people with additional support needs will open in time for the new school year in August. Riverside Additional Support Needs (ASN) School established on the former site of Riverside Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) will open in August and welcome 11 young people with additional support needs was discussed at the Educational Services Committee. The school, […]

The number of children absent from schools in West Dunbartonshire has reduced including a reduction in absence for care experienced young people.Attendance increased to 91 percent up from 88 percent and figures show the number of pupils attending school from August 2024 to March 2025 at 91 percent up from 89 percent.Members of the Educational Services committee heard the overall attendance gap between care experienced young people and their peers […]