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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

Number of benefit sanctions in West Dunbartonshire has doubled since before pandemic

64 people on Universal Credit (UC) across the area were carrying a sanction in February. That was 4.7 percent of claimants, and up from 82 (three percent) in the same month of 2020, pre-pandemic.

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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Two West Dunbartonshire kids shunned from mental health services for roughly 10 months

The latest Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS) statistics show that between January and March, wait times are at the highest they've been at for over a year.

Daily Record

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.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire's new Labour leader warns of "tough decisions" ahead of next budget

The council is facing a £13.8million budget gap next year.

Daily Record

New plastic to hydrogen facility in West Dunbartonshire approved

Construction is estimated to take around 15 months to complete

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West Dunbartonshire marks Queen's Jubilee with parties and community events

Among those getting into the spirit were the residents of Broomhill Crescent in Bonhill who organised a street party.

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Dumbarton care home residents recall coronation memories as they celebrate Jubilee

One of the residents told how her husband was part of the procession which escorted the Queen’s carriage to the ceremony where she took the throne.

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Scots pensioner tragically dies in horror flat blaze as cops launch probe

Mercy crews attended the scan of the blaze in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire on Thursday evening but sadly the man died in hospital a while later.

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Number of West Dunbartonshire takeaways grew during pandemic

Anti-obesity campaigners are fighting to get takeaways to offer healthy options.

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West Dunbartonshire Council announces new chief executive

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

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire 'Beacon of hope' to be lit to honour Queen's Jubilee

The beacon will be one of many across the UK lit up to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee, while other celebrations are also planned.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire politicians call for Boris Johnson to quit amid Partygate scandal

Boris Johnson is facing renewed pressure to step down, with 26 backbenchers publicly declaring they have lost confidence in the Prime Minister.

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West Dunbartonshire foodbank voice fears as energy bills expected to soar by £800

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare donations are down and uptake is up.

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Average house price in West Dunbartonshire has risen by 7%

Despite the rise, West Dunbartonshire remains one of the cheaper areas to buy a house in mainland Scotland.

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New figures reveal number of Covid-related deaths in West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh care homes

The Care Inspectorate figures show there have been 15 deaths in the last year.

Daily Record

Concerns raised over support for West Dunbartonshire children at risk of harm

The Care Inspectorate has published a report highlighting a number of "significant challenges".

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Train gangs lead to police and Scotrail joining forces to crack down on disorder in West Dunbartonshire

High visibility patrols are taking place following a spike in anti-social behaviour.

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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.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire councillors elect new leader and provost

The newly elected council leader of the Labour-controlled council, will take up the post for the third time and hopes to

Daily Record

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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Man vanished from Dundee two days ago 'without letting anyone know where he's going'

Police believe that Christopher Gallagher, 30, may have travelled from Dundee to the Glasgow or West Dunbartonshire areas.

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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.

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