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Jackie Baillie MSP has welcomed defence spending which will benefit local communities.Working families across the country are set to benefit from opportunities created through the new Defence Industrial Strategy.The UK Government’s Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, announced this week that an additional £250 million will be ploughed in to train young people for defence careers.Dumbarton’s MSP, Jackie Baillie, has welcomed the move, which she says will benefit communities […]

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A82 at Old Kilpatrick, between Dalnottar Interchange and the northbound Dumbarton Road junction, from Thursday 18th September until Friday 26th September 2025 between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night. This is the first of two phases of work in this location, with details of Phase Two to follow.  This work will require overnight road closures as follows:  Thursday […]

A specialist Council service which aims to help adults with complex needs find their own homes and sustain tenancies has received praise from the Care Inspectorate.Housing First West Dunbartonshire supports people who have been or are at risk of becoming homeless and who may be facing the likes of addiction, mental health challenges and involvement with the criminal justice system.During an unannounced visit by the inspectors earlier this summer, the […]

With a significant increase in visitors at reservoirs over the busy summer holiday period, Scottish Water has been teaming up with various partnership organisations to help engage and educate visitors. Working with Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), local authorities and other ranger services, Scottish Water Reservoir Rangers have been engaging directly with visitors through pop-up events, joint patrols and school talks. The partnership approach is aimed at reinforcing […]

MSP Jackie Baillie has called on fire chiefs to back down on a “reckless” plan to revamp crewing in Helensburgh.The politician hit out after figures emerged which revealed that Helensburgh’s on-call appliance crew were only available 30 per cent of the time in a year-long period.Data for availability in the West Service Area, obtained using Freedom of Information law, shows that Helensburgh’s on-call team responded just 30 per cent of […]

Vikings, a pie eating competition, new celebrated chef and dog & duck shows set to bring new energy to Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival this SeptemberThe annual Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival, held at Loch Lomond Shores, on the 6th and 7th September, is bringing new talent, new entertainment and even more fun for foodies this year – and we can't wait!On Saturday 6th, Loch Lomond will be visited by Vikings in the […]

The Council’s focus on preventing homelessness has led to a range of positive outcomes for citizens.The Home at the Heart rapid rehousing initiative has been running for the last six years and has led to fewer people becoming homeless than three years ago.During 2024/25, homelessness was prevented in 72% of cases – an increase of 20% from 2021/22.The length of time households experiencing homelessness spent in temporary accommodation has also […]

Additional grass cutting will be undertaken across West Dunbartonshire after a decision to restore investment and seasonal staffing was approved by councillors last night.Proposals to cut grass to the same level as undertaken in 2024 had been approved at both the IRED and Housing committees.Due to the proposed spending commitment, those decisions had to be ratified at a meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council and on Wednesday, following discussion, it was […]

A new museum telling the story of Clydebank through a range of never-before-displayed objects was officially opened yesterday (Friday 15th August).The facility – located in the basement of Clydebank Library – features displays on the town’s proud industrial past from the world-famous Singer Sewing Machine production to the iconic shipbuilding legacy of John Brown’s and Beardmore Yard .It also commemorates the bravery and resilience of the people of Clydebank during […]

Community groups in West Dunbartonshire have benefited from more than £987,319 in grants to support vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.Funding of £25,000 from the Community Chest Grant Scheme was given to organisations to use for equipment, running costs, activities for children and older residents, community events, and activities for disabled children. Groups also received more than £50,000 from the Social Transport Grant for projects to reduce social isolation and transport group members […]