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Council tenants in multi-storey blocks are starting to see the benefits of new heating and hot water controls.Some have already reported that their homes are warmer than before and others have even noticed a reduction in their energy bills since switching to the Connected Response HeatSage controls.The HeatSage Controls work with the existing storage heating system in the home, reducing charging times on milder days and shifting water tank charging […]

MSP Jackie Baillie has hit out at NHS bosses, after it emerged that a bus service linking the Vale of Leven Hospital with the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, will be axed.The service 340, which links communities north of the River Clyde with the Royal Alexandra Hospital, was laid on after NHS chiefs downgraded the Vale of Leven Hospital and transferred services to the Paisley site.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde […]

The upgrade of Dumbarton’s East End Park football pitch is now complete and ready for use.The facility has undergone a relaying of its synthetic surface thanks to investment from both the Council and the UK Government.The East End Park project was one of 40 in Scotland to receive a share of £6million for grassroots sporting facilities from the UK Government last year. It was completed ahead of schedule and under […]

At just 15 years old, Clydebank’s own Sam Baird is proving himself to be one of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians.  Fresh off his performance at the Live in Loch Goil Music Festival, Sam has now added another impressive achievement to his growing list—winning first prize at the Lomond Unplugged talent competition.Held at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch, the competition, sponsored by SHS Events, brought together some of the most […]

A brand new all-digital tenancy resource is making it even easier for Council tenants to get their homes set up.Getting Started in Your New Tenancy has been developed in Microsoft Sway in an easy-to-use format.This streamlines the process for both tenants and Housing Officers, bringing most forms into one easy-to-use resource.It covers getting energy supplies set up, Council Tax, managing tenancy and accessing community care grants, if applicable. It also […]

Young members of West Dunbartonshire Athletics Club are on the right track after testing out the new athletics facility in Dumbarton.The athletes attended the official opening of the sports hub this week alongside officials from West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust, elected members and representatives from Scottish Athletics.The new sports hub features a six-lane all-weather running track, facilities for field events, changing accommodation for individual athletes as well […]

A special event is being held next month to mark the 60th anniversary of a Dumbarton Formula One legend’s first race victory. Sir Jackie Stewart was victorious at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza in 1965 before going on to become an icon in the sport, winning a total of three Championships during his career. Six years on from the successful Grand Prix Walk and a year since the community […]