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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

West Dunbartonshire to honour local heroes at citizen of the year awards dinner

People have been nominating those who went above and beyond for their local community, and on Friday they will be honoured at the awards dinner.

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Extra funding for West Dunbartonshire holiday hunger programme

More than a quarter of a million pounds will be put towards the programme, which aims to supoprt families and young children over the holidays.

Glasgow Live

More money for West Dunbartonshire childcare practitioners as 1140 provision expands

Hourly rates of pare for providers will be increased to relflect the rise in inflation.

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West Dunbartonshire schoolchildren to be monitored in bid to close attainment gap

The local authority has outlined its education recovery and improvement strategy for season 2022/23, with tackling the poverty-related attainment gap a primary focus.

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River City star thanks West Dunbartonshire for playing a key role in the show’s success

Gayle Telfer-Stevens joined the Dumbarton-filmed programme in 2015 and has now starred in the show’s 20th anniversary episode seven years later.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire parents to give views on additional support needs school

A consultation process has been launched over proposals to create a new additional support needs school at the former Riverside Early Learning Centre.

Glasgow Live

Free laptops or tablets to West Dunbartonshire schoolchildren promise has been broken says MSP

During the 2021 Holyrood election campaign, the SNP claimed they would deliver “into the hands of every school child in Scotland a laptop, Chromebook or tablet to use in school and at home”.

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New rules will see short-term let properties in West Dunbartonshire require licences

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers said additional conditions set out by West Dunbartonshire Council in the policy were “wholly unnecessary”.

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Scots foodbanks struggling to cope with demand during cost of living crisis

One foodbank in West Dunbartonshire say they are having to buy in extra food because they don't have enough donations to meet demand.

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West Dunbartonshire fell silent as the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II took place

Billions tuned in around the world to watch the funeral, with thousands in West Dunbartonshire paying their respects.

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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.

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West Dunbartonshire Council pledge to crack down on businesses avoiding tax

During the most recent full council meeting, members unanimously agreed to pass a motion to take steps to ensure companies in the area are paying their fair share of tax.

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West Dunbartonshire Council confirms schools will close for Queen's funeral

All schools and nurseries across the region will be shut on September 19.

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Proclamation ceremony held in West Dunbartonshire to declare King Charles III as monarch

The historic event was one of many planned around the country for King Charles III following his official proclamation ceremony at St James Palace in London.

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Proclamation ceremony to take place in West Dunbartonshire for King Charles III

Local dignitaries will attend the ceremony at the steps of the Municipal Building in Dumbarton tomorrow.

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Politicians in West Dunbartonshire pay tribute to Queen after 70-year reign

Jackie Baillie MSP said Queen Elizabeth served the nation with "grace, humour and intelligence".

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Looking back at the Queen's visits to West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh through the years

Her Majesty first visited the region on April 16, 1953 – six weeks before her Coronation.

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West Dunbartonshire Council pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Provost Douglas McAllister spent time in the Queen’s company during her last visit to West Dunbartonshire.

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Police confirm Alexandria industrial unit fire was deliberate

Detectives are appealing for information and say they are working to establish if it is linked to recent wilful fires in West Dunbartonshire.

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West Dunbartonshire Council’s SNP group accused of ‘playground politics’ by Labour

Michelle McGinty made the comments last week, as members debated an SNP motion highlighting a manifesto pledge to put £1,000 in the pocket of every West Dunbartonshire resident.

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Plans for 'warmth centres' in West Dunbartonshire to help struggling residents

Churches, community centres and libraries could open their doors to those unable to afford to heat their homes this winter.

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SportScotland chiefs to meet council over West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust concerns

Earlier this year, we reported how planned cuts to West Dunbartonshire Leisure would see the loss of 5.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff, however, WDC say this is offset by current vacancies – reducing the impact to 2.6 FTE staff.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council to crack down on tax avoidance by businesses

Councillors were all agreed that the issue of businesses not paying their fair share of tax was more pressing than issues such as benefit fraud.

Daily Record

Bin strikes in West Dunbartonshire called off as new pay deal thrashed out

The region was set to be the latest to join councils across the country which have seen rubbish pile up in streets in a row over pay.

Glasgow Live

Pony therapy business hope as West Dunbartonshire council provide new site

The council are using compulsory purchase powers to take over the existing site, but have now agreed to provide owner Susan Dick alternative grazing land

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