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MSP Jackie Baillie has praised the efforts of local hero, Kevin Osborne, who is set to head to Holyrood to mark his significant contribution to the community.Jackie selected the Balloch man as her guest for the official opening of the Scottish Parliament’s seventh term, on Saturday.Faslane naval base worker, Kevin, was nominated for his effort in establishing volunteer group The Leven Line, which sees him dedicating his spare time to […]

MSP Jackie Baillie has helped fly the flag for local businesses, to mark Scotland Loves Local week.The event, organised by Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP), aims to showcase the best of local business and highlight the critical need for support from residents.Dumbarton MSP Jackie, visited local traders to mark the event, which runs from June 13th to 20th – coinciding with the World Cup, the theme for this year's event is centred around […]

Pupils from West Dunbartonshire took part in a unique open water swimming experience at Loch Lomond this week to equip them with vital water safety skills.The initiative aims to broaden pupils’ awareness of the risks associated with swimming in open water, while also helping to build their confidence in a safe and supervised environment.Up to 100 Primary 6 and 7 pupils who have participated in the Council’s school swimming programme […]

The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost 140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to hold the title.The club sailed to victory with a 4-1 win against West Bromwich Albion in May 1888. Taking place in Cathkin Park in Glasgow, the match was organised to decide the Champions of the World between Scotland's cup holders and England's FA cup holders.The success is a […]

Loch Lomond Steamship Company is embarking on an exciting phase of the Maid of the Loch's restoration when her volunteers will aim to prepare the ship for relaunch next year and return to her berth at the pier in Balloch – but they need help from anyone who wants to see this ship looking good again - a Maid Makeover.Over the next few months old paint will be removed, back […]

Residents are being reminded to dispose of batteries safely after two fires within waste services.The cause of the fires, one at Dalmoak Recycling Centre and another in a bin lorry, is unknown however unsafe disposal of single use batteries or devices with lithium batteries has led to similar situations arising across the country.If batteries or devices with hidden batteries - such as laptops, tablets or vaping products – enter the […]

MSP Jackie Baillie is supporting a proposal to encourage school pupils to embrace their national culture ahead of Scotland’s World Cup campaign.The Dumbarton MSP is asking schools across her Dumbarton constituency to take part in the World Cup Day of Dance.The event is designed to mark Scotland’s return to the FIFA World Cup, by bringing together football, Scottish country dance and physical activity, for a nationwide schools’ celebration.Supported by the […]

Young people across West Dunbartonshire will be given additional chances to get involved in a range of sporting activities as part of the Summer of Sport.The national initiative - inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games - awarded the Council £212,000  to support free or low-cost, inclusive physical activity opportunities for children and young people aged 3–26.The funding will be used to offer a […]

The Erskine Bridge will undergo a series of closures this month to allow essential work to take place. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is installing traffic sensors on the A898 route that links West Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire from Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19. The closures will take place between 8pm and 6am each night with a variety of restrictions.  On Monday, June 15 there will be a […]

Community groups are celebrating after receiving a share of £600,000 from the Pride in Place Impact Fund community grant scheme.Community groups and voluntary organisations across West Dunbartonshire were invited to make applications for between £10,000 and £100,000 to fund capital projects which align with the Fund’s core objectives. These include improving existing community facilities and enabling community organisations to take control of underused buildings; enhancing the physical environment in public […]