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Our Lady and St Patrick’s awarded Inclusive school of the year 2024

OLSP pupils with inclusivity award with councillors
Our Lady and St Patrick’s (OLSP) High School in Dumbarton has been awarded Inclusive School of the Year in the prestigious 2024 TES awards.

Published : 23 August 2024

Tenants warned over fire threat from storage of mobility scooters

West Dunbartonshire Council logo
Tenants in West Dunbartonshire are being warned against storing mobility scooters in communal entrances, hallways and bin stores as they could pose a fire hazard.

Published : 21 August 2024

Housing emergency action plan published as board set up to deliver key aims

Frontage of a new build Council home
A range of measures to tackle the housing emergency in West Dunbartonshire have been outlined in a comprehensive action plan which has been published.

Published : 21 August 2024

Quilting Together: Residents collaborate to create community quilt

Turkey red quilting
A community quilt inspired by Turkey Red designs has been completed and celebrated this weekend at the Vale of Leven Heritage Hub. 

Published : 15 August 2024

West Dunbartonshire Libraries awarded funding to teach sewing skills

Close up of a person sewing on a purple button on floral fabric holding a needle with yellow thread
West Dunbartonshire’s Libraries are set to introduce sewing classes for young people after being awarded national funding.

Published : 08 August 2024

West Dunbartonshire Pupils receive SQA results

Pupils from Dumbarton Academy, Our Lady and St Patrick's and Vale of Leven Academy stand with Councillor Claire Steel
Over 2,000 young people in West Dunbartonshire will be looking to the future today as they receive their SQA results.

Published : 06 August 2024

Inspectors praise Council’s support for homeless residents

West Dunbartonshire Council logo
Support for homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless in West Dunbartonshire has been praised by inspectors.

Published : 05 August 2024

Celebrations as 25th Scottish Pipe Band Championships arrive in Dumbarton

Police Scotland Fife pipe band marching at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships 2024
Thousands of spectators enjoyed the sights and sounds of traditional music at the 25th Scottish Pipe Band Championships on Saturday.

Published : 29 July 2024

Residents reminded to sign up for garden waste permit scheme

Bins
Residents are being reminded to purchase a permit if they want to continue to get their garden waste uplifted after August 12th.

Published : 19 July 2024

Residents asked to help shape 10-year £20m plan for Clydebank

Clydebank aerial view
Residents from all areas of Clydebank are being asked for their feedback on a new long-term plan for the town.

Published : 18 July 2024

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