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Pay rise for Early Learning and Childcare providers in West Dunbartonshire

Girl playing and learning with building blocks at school

Privately run early education and childcare providers are set to get an hourly pay rise for supporting the Council in offering up to 1140 hours of childcare.

Published : 12 June 2024

Year on year improvement on early level learning

Small child hand writing on paper at school

Children attending early education in West Dunbartonshire are progressing well in reading, writing and numeracy.

Published : 12 June 2024

Joy for West Dunbartonshire Learner Voice Group after another award win

West Dunbartonshire Learner Voice Group receive their award

A group of adult learners from West Dunbartonshire have again been recognised nationally for their work to raise the profile of adult learning opportunities both in the area and among the National Adult Learners’ Forum.

Published : 11 June 2024

Over a thousand runners sign up for Run Loch Lomond festival

More than a thousand runners from across Scotland are in training in preparation for the annual Run Loch Lomond 10k, 5k and Fun Run.

Published : 24 May 2024

New protocol set to help traffic flow during planned and emergency roadworks

West Dunbartonshire Council has introduced a protocol bringing together both the legislative responsibilities and local requirements for agencies who carry out roadworks on the road network with the ultimate aim of preventing gridlock in our towns.

Published : 24 May 2024

By-election candidates announced with residents encouraged to register to vote

Candidates for the by-election taking place next month in Clydebank Central have been confirmed.

Published : 16 May 2024

New qualification launched after collaboration from Council’s Working4U team

West Dunbartonshire Council’s Working4U Adult Learning and Literacies Team have been pivotal in the development of a new qualification for people wanting to work in adult learning.

Published : 14 May 2024

Our Lady and St Patrick’s shortlisted for Inclusive school of the year

Our Lady and St Patrick’s (OLSP) High School in Dumbarton has been shortlisted for Inclusive School of the Year award in the prestigious 2024 TES awards.

Published : 10 May 2024

West Dunbartonshire Council declares housing emergency

A housing emergency has been declared in West Dunbartonshire amid unprecedented pressures on the ability to meet the needs of those in social housing or seeking a Council property.

Published : 01 May 2024

Community Transition and Youth Success Funds open for applications

Local organisations will benefit from two new Council funding streams set up to offset the impact of the cost of living in West Dunbartonshire.

Published : 30 April 2024

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