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Community groups and charity organisations get a share of £1m in funding

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Community groups in West Dunbartonshire have benefited from more than £987,319 in grants to support vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.

Published : 15 August 2025

Dumbarton reading group receives £5,360 from Common Good Fund

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A new reading group in Dumbarton has been awarded more than £5,000 in funding from the Dumbarton Common Good Fund to promote a reading festival.

Published : 15 August 2025

West Dunbartonshire Council appoints new Chief Education Officer

Gillian Hamilton - Chief Education Officer
West Dunbartonshire Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Gillian Hamilton as the new Chief Education Officer for the area.

Published : 13 August 2025

Proposal to restore grass cutting across West Dunbartonshire

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Additional grass cutting could be undertaken across West Dunbartonshire if plans to increase investment and seasonal staffing are approved.

Published : 13 August 2025

Housing for elderly members of the community welcomes tenants

Aerial image of Mount Pleasant development
A development on the site of a former care home offering Council homes for elderly residents in Old Kilpatrick has welcomed its first tenants.

Published : 07 August 2025

New play park and MUGA add to community feel at Pappert

Councillor David McBride, Greenspace Manager Ian Bain and Councillor Lawrence O'Neill
A new multi use games area (MUGA) and upgraded play park have added even more vibrancy to a community in Bonhill.

Published : 06 August 2025

West Dunbartonshire Pupils Celebrate SQA Success

Pupils and Headteachers from all 6 High Schools with Laura Mason and Councillor Clare Steel
More than 2,200 young people across West Dunbartonshire are celebrating today after receiving their long-awaited SQA exam results.

Published : 05 August 2025

Views sought on draft plan for visitor levy

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Residents, visitors and business owners are being asked to give their views on a draft visitor levy scheme which will later be voted on by councillors.

Published : 04 August 2025

Scope of town centre project expanded after feedback from communities

Arial view of Alexandria
A regeneration project in the heart of Alexandria has been expanded thanks to feedback received from local communities.

Published : 30 July 2025

Scottish Pipe Band Championships bring music and tradition to Dumbarton

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan presents the winning trophy to Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band
Thousands of spectators enjoyed the sights and sounds of traditional music yesterday (Saturday) as the Scottish Pipe Bands once again took place in Dumbarton.

Published : 27 July 2025

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