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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire Council

Head teachers to advise West Dunbartonshire Council on how to cut attainment gap

Councillors have been left frustrated after seeing funding for cutting the education attainment gap cut over the next five years by more than £2m.

Glasgow Live

Fears for future of Milton Iron Age fort with quarry expansion to be approved

Last March, members of the West Dunbartonshire Council refused planning permission to extend Sheephill Quarry in Milton and increase opening hours, following concerns about the impact on the environment and neighbouring properties.

Daily Record

Environmentalists urge West Dunbartonshire Council not to increase grass cutting

Previously the local Labour group had accused the SNP of "neglecting" green spaces, however activists are now calling on the new administration to continue to biodiverse areas.

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West Dunbartonshire Council temporarily axes fortnightly overtime payments amid 'overworked' staff claims

The temporary move has led to fears it will mainly affect lower paid workers.

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West Dunbartonshire council give green light to almost 90 new homes in Clydebank

The new hones will include flats and houses ranging in size from two to five bedrooms.

Glasgow Live

Fears for historic fort as expansion of Sheephill Quarry approved

West Dunbartonshire Council had refused permission for the work over concerns for the iron age hill fort, but that decision is now being overturned on appeal.

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Council approves plans for coffee shop sign – but rejects coffee shop itself

SIGNS for a new drive-thru Costa Coffee have been given the green light – despite planning permission for the cafe being refused...

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Fellers of protected Brucehill trees could face "unlimited fine" over actions

A total of 33 trees, covered under a Tree Preservation Order, were hacked down in April – just days after a housing developer was given planning permission to build 81 houses on the site near Carmelite Monastery.

Daily Record

Alexandria mum pleads with council for move away from violent neighbour

The resident, whose anonymity we have protected, says she contacted the Lennox as a last resort, having pleaded with West Dunbartonshire Council for a move because of the devastating impact the situation was having on her children and mental health.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council announces new chief executive

Peter Hessett will take on the top role at the local authority.

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Costa appeals planning refusal for new coffee shop in Dumbarton

Costa Coffee's plans for the car park area of Morrison's supermarket were rejected by the council last year.

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West Dunbartonshire Council's new Labour leader is named

Martin Rooney will lead the local authority, with Michelle McGinty as his deputy.

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New Labour leader of West Dunbartonshire Council set to be confirmed

The appointment of the leader and senior councillor positions will be agreed at a meeting tomorrow.

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SNP appoint Dumbarton councillor as new leader of West Dunbartonshire Council opposition

Councillor Karen Conaghan has moved up to the role, after existing leader Jonathan McColl made the decision to step down earlier this month.

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New aerial photos show extent of damage at Alexandria's St Andrew's Church

Now newly published drone photos provided to the Lennox by Turkey Red Media show that little is left of the main building, which has been gutted.

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Labour take control of West Dunbartonshire Council after surprise election success

Martin Rooney, councillor for Lomond, is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the council this month - as all 12 of the party's candidates in the area gained election.

Glasgow Live

Landslide Labour victory in West Dunbartonshire as they take back control of council

In one of the biggest results of the day in Scotland, Labour took a grip on West Dunbartonshire Council, winning a majority of 12 seats, as the Conservatives lost both their councillors.

Daily Record

Labour vow to "hit the ground running" after taking control of West Dunbartonshire Council

The party gained four additional seats, taking an overall majority - and control of the council from the minority SNP administration.

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West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Lomond Candidates

Lomond is a ward that has provided shock results in the past, with the election of Sally Page in 2017 and former council leader Ronnie McColl losing his seat in 2012.

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Residents claim fine not sufficient punishment for developers who tore down protected Brucehill trees

Residents came together over the weekend to renew their calls for West Dunbartonshire Council to revoke planning permission, after the trees were felled earlier this month.

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Brucehill resident's anger after trees overlooking garden are chopped down

It came after developers hacked down trees covered by a TPO nearby.

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West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Leven candidates

Currently the ward, which covers Bellsmyre, Renton, Bonhill and the south of Alexandria, is represented by Labour’s John Millar, the SNP’s Ian Dickson, Jim Bollan of the Community Party and Alba’s Caroline McAllister.

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West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Dumbarton Candidates

Currently West Dunbartonshire Council is a minority SNP administration, with the party having gained four seats in 2017 and increased their share of the vote by nine percent to overtake Labour as the biggest party.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council chief loses unfair dismissal claim

Angela Wilson took her employer to a tribunal, claiming that a restructure should have resulted in her being made redundant.

Daily Record

Tullichewan resident hits out as local authority lorries tear up road and pavement

Woodlands Court local Robert McFarlane contacted the Lennox following a spate of incidents linked to the temporary building yard located opposite the playpark in the residential street.

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