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West Dunbartonshire Council closes multi-million pound funding gap

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West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2026/27 has been set with a 7.8% Council Tax rise agreed to help close a multi-million pound funding gap.

Published : 05 March 2026

Family see ‘huge difference’ in move to new Council home

Sania Ishtiaq, her husband Amirmehmood, her son Huzaifamehmood and daughter Hadiyaamir with Convener of Housing, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal and Strategic Housing Officer Mikayla Deeley
A mum-of-two has told of the ‘huge difference’ moving to a new Council home in Clydebank has made to her family.

Published : 03 March 2026

Top marks for Clydemuir Primary in inspection

Staff and pupils at Clydemuir Primary School along with community partners and Vice Convener of Educational Services, Councillor John Millar
Children at Clydemuir Primary School in Clydebank have been praised for being well-mannered, welcoming and proud of their school following a recent inspection by Education Scotland.

Published : 11 February 2026

Communities encouraged to get involved in Big Clyde Clean Up

Aerial view of Clyde waterfront
West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace team is helping to facilitate a major environmental initiative bringing together local authorities, community volunteer groups, schools and businesses across the area.

Published : 23 January 2026

Local heroes celebrated at the Provost’s Civic Awards

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan on stage with winners Annette McPhie and Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Volunteers
A volunteer team whose bravery has saved countless lives has been named Citizen of the Year at this year’s Provost’s Civic Awards.

Published : 20 January 2026

Council to progress with Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme

Flooding signage
West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to progress with a major flood alleviation scheme to help protect properties in Dumbarton East.

Published : 19 December 2025

Council takes first steps to close £9.2million budget gap

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A range of savings and adjustments have been agreed by councillors last night in the first steps taken towards closing a £9.2m budget gap for 2026/27.

Published : 18 December 2025

Local voices inspire new graphic novel marking 80 years since the end of World War II

Our freedom then and now launch event
West Dunbartonshire Libraries have created a new graphic novel as part of Our Freedom: Then and Now—a nationwide programme marking 80 years since the end of World War II.

Published : 11 December 2025

Work begins on sheltered housing development in Alexandria town centre

Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal and officials from West Dunbartonshire Council and The JR Group at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Bank Street sheltered housing development in Alexandria.
Construction is now underway on a 22-unit sheltered housing development in the heart of Alexandria.

Published : 10 December 2025

Local Heroes Announced as Finalists for Provost’s Civic Awards

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan - beside signs for the Provost's Civic Awards
The finalists for West Dunbartonshire’s Provost’s Civic Awards have been selected – with determined fundraisers, dedicated volunteers and impressive local leaders up for awards.

Published : 02 December 2025

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