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Listen to bizarre moment Labour lose control of Scottish council after provost row

LABOUR have lost control of a Scottish council – despite winning an outright majority of seats in the 2022 local elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Dumbarton Scottish Parliament seat could be set for radical shake-up

New proposals revealed last week would move areas west of Helensburgh into an enlarged Argyll and Bute seat, which would stretch as far as Tiree.

Daily Record

Plans for new takeaway in Dalvait estate 'outrageous' says council leader

Labour leader Martin Rooney has hit out over proposals for the former oil storage facility/ boiler house on Carson Road in Dalvait.

Daily Record

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West Dunbartonshire leader to look for 'additional funding' after Freeport bid failure

Like Glasgow the area feels it has missed out on vital investment to help its recovery and the council has backed Glasgow's move to contact the UK and Scottish Governments over the issue.

Glasgow Live

Grassroots teams urge West Dunbartonshire Council to rethink 10 percent rise in pitch costs

Currently community teams face bills of up to £350 a month for three hours a week on Astroturf parks, with a warning issued that a further price hike could be “catastrophic.”

Daily Record

Children's mental health services in West Dunbartonshire get funding support

The money will support services working with children who are going through 'emotional distress' and will work to keep specialist services free for those who need them most.

Glasgow Live

Council tax rise and three-weekly bin collections approved in West Dunbartonshire

One councillor said it was “The worst day in the history of West Dunbartonshire Council.”

Daily Record

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West Dunbartonshire Council leader makes 'Save our Services' call, as savage cuts loom

Councillor Rooney has warned that, without further funding from Holyrood, the local authority will face savage cuts that impact key services if it’s forced to close the gap by March.

Daily Record

"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

Daily Record

John Swinney says he recognises scale of West Dunbartonshire's financial challenge

Deputy FM John Swinney has responded to a letter from WDC chief Martin Rooney outlining the local authority's huge budget gap.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council's leader labels Scottish Government funding "scandalous"

Labour's Martin Rooney has written to MSPs demanding extra cash for the local area, whilst Clydebank MSP Marie McNair has accused the Lomond member of 'juvenile politics'.

Daily Record

£3m slashed from West Dunbartonshire Council services as £21m budget gap addressed

Labour leader of WDC, Martin Rooney, labelled the Scottish Government's funding package for councils "a scandal" whilst SNP members hit out at the ruling authority for a lack of consultation.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council’s leader calls for more funding following the Scottish Government’s budget announcement

Council leader Martin Rooney has blasted the Scottish Government saying the budget announcement falls 'far short' of what the council need to bridge a £21million gap.

Daily Record

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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Glasgow Live

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.

Daily Record

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."

Daily Record

Potential police hubs in Dumbarton and Alexandria to be discussed by West Dunbartonshire Council

This comes after a resident outlined concerns over a lack of police presence in town centres.

Daily Record

Leader of West Dunbartonshire Council accused of being a 'liar' in heated debate

Labour leader Martin Rooney and SNP councillor Ian Dickson clashed during a council meeting.

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Glasgow Live

Concern West Dunbartonshire contamination could make affordable homes more expensive

Specialist officers have been brought in to help deal with the contamination, which may push up costs as the council looks to complete hundreds of new affordable homes.

Daily Record

Alexandria's eyesore Mitchell Way to be fully demolished to make way for Lidl

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council’s infrastructure, redevelopment and economic development (IRED) committee last week formally agreed to demolish the remaining buildings on Mitchell Way and hand the land over to Lidl.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council 'desperately' need funding amid Cosla proposal offer for council workers

Last Friday saw local authority body, Cosla, offer West Dunbartonshire Council workers a five percent pay rise offer and a minimum hourly rate of £10.50

Glasgow Live

Loch Lomond Flamingo Land plans divide locals amid 'misinformation' claims

Developers have accused 'outside organisations' of spreading 'unfounded' claims about the Lomond Banks development that has so far attracted over 2,700 objections.

Daily Record

Warnings West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare require further funding

The charity has been in operation for the past nine years and has handed out an incredible 105,218 food parcels to those in desperate need.

The National (Scotland)

Council in funding plea to Scottish Government to plug budget gap

West Dunbartonshire Council has appealed to the Scottish Government for greater financial support as it faces an estimated £14 million budget gap.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council workers reject pay offer - but won't strike

West Dunbartonshire is one of five local authorities where there are no plans for a strike as workers didn’t meet the 50 percent threshold required.

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