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Steady progress in Early Learning and Childcare Centres

Children Nursery
Children attending Early Learning & Childcare Centres in West Dunbartonshire are very well supported, provided with exciting learning opportunities, and nurtured by well trained staff.

Published : 19 March 2025

West Dunbartonshire Libraries seeks views for future strategy

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Residents are being encouraged to help shape the future of West Dunbartonshire’s libraries.

Published : 18 March 2025

Road safety around schools to be strengthened

Councillor McBride stands outside Knoxland Primary School
Road safety around all schools in West Dunbartonshire is being strengthened with upgraded and refreshed road markings and signage.

Published : 18 March 2025

West Dunbartonshire teenager named Foundation Apprentice of the Year

Kaleb Mbise, Foundation Apprentice of the Year
An apprentice from West Dunbartonshire, who has been supported by the Council’s Working4U service, has been named Scotland’s Foundation Apprentice of the Year.

Published : 14 March 2025

West Dunbartonshire Council partners with Ancestry to digitise 11 million records

Cllr O'Neill and Cllr Rooney with members of the arts and heritage team
A range of historical records about West Dunbartonshire and its residents dating back to the 17th century have been made available to view online for the first time.

Published : 12 March 2025

West Dunbartonshire budget for 2025/26 closes £7.7m funding gap

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West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2025/26 has been set with an 11.5% Council Tax rise agreed to help close a £7.7m funding gap.

Published : 06 March 2025

Garden waste permits now available for 2025 season

Bins
Residents who wish to have garden waste collected from their brown bins now have the opportunity to purchase a permit for the 2025 season.

Published : 24 February 2025

Housing summit focuses on actions in relation to supply and demand

Delegates attend the recent housing summit hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire Council joined forces with local partner organisations recently as part of work to address the area’s Housing Emergency.

Published : 24 February 2025

Whole Family Wellbeing hubs offering families vital support

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Families in West Dunbartonshire are reaping the benefits of specialist help and support from Whole Family Wellbeing funding across the area.

Published : 21 February 2025

Savings proposals to help close Council’s budget gap

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A range of savings options and adjustments to help West Dunbartonshire Council close a potential £7.7million budget gap will be considered next month.

Published : 20 February 2025

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