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Children receiving good support and care at Early Learning and Childcare Centres

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

Published : 29 November 2024

New strategy aims to provide more digital opportunities for tenant engagement

More digital opportunities for tenants to participate in housing matters will be developed as part of a new participation strategy.

Published : 20 November 2024

Residents encouraged to nominate Council employees/workers who embody core values

West Dunbartonshire residents are being encouraged to highlight employees who embody the Council’s ACHIEVE values.

Published : 04 November 2024

Residents urged to register to vote as by-election candidates announced

Candidates for the by-election taking place next month in the Kilpatrick ward have been confirmed.

Published : 29 October 2024

High quality amenity housing for elderly residents starts to take shape

CCG (Scotland) Ltd Director Calum Murray, Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, Vice Convener of Housing and Communities, Hazel Sorrell, Housing Development Officer, Dawn Conner and architect Sarah Brown

Work on a 19-unit development of specialist Council homes for elderly residents in Old Kilpatrick is progressing.

Published : 21 October 2024

Council secures £225k for Balloch mountain bike trail

West Dunbartonshire Council has secured £225k for an exciting new mountain bike trail in Balloch Castle Country Park.

Published : 21 October 2024

Council’s environmental sensors project shortlisted for national award

Councillor Hazel Sorrell, Vice Convener of Housing and Communities, Peter Barry, Chief Officer, Housing and Employability and Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, Convener of Housing and Communities

A project to proactively tackle damp and mould in Council properties has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Published : 18 October 2024

Refurbished play park opens as part of project to upgrade play areas

Convener of Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development, Councillor David McBride and vice convener, Councillor Lawrence O'Neill and the refurbished play park in Brucehill

Children in Brucehill can now enjoy a refurbished play park completed as part of a programme to enhance play areas across West Dunbartonshire.

Published : 18 October 2024

Dumbarton Academy awarded for their commitment to care experienced young people

Teachers at Dumbarton Academy have been presented with the ‘We Promise Award’ for their commitment to improving educational experiences and outcomes for care experienced children and young people.

Published : 15 October 2024

Our Holy Redeemer celebrate Gold Reading Award

Children at Our Holy Redeemer Primary School are celebrating after receiving The Scottish Book Trust's Reading Schools Gold Award.

Published : 15 October 2024

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