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Book checked out at Faifley Library 13 years ago turns up in Denmark

Copy of 'Literature or Life' by Jorge Semprún, returned to Faifley Library 13 years after it was borrowed, accompanied by a letter from the Royal Danish Library in Aarhus.
A book which disappeared after being checked out from Faifley Library in 2012 has turned up over 1100 miles away.

Published : 29 May 2025

Upgrade of pitch in Dumbarton is completed

Convener of IRED Councillor David McBride, Greenspace Manager Ian Bain and Vice Convener of IRED Councillor Lawrence O'Neill
The upgrade of Dumbarton’s East End Park football pitch is now complete and ready for use.

Published : 28 May 2025

Communities benefit from Council focus on empty homes

Aerial view of Alexandria
Communities across West Dunbartonshire have been able to see the benefits after 58 empty homes were brought back into use in the last two years.

Published : 27 May 2025

New all-weather running track and sports facilities up and running

Young members of West Dunbartonshire Athletics Club are on the right track after testing out the new athletics facility in Dumbarton.
Young members of West Dunbartonshire Athletics Club are on the right track after testing out the new athletics facility in Dumbarton.

Published : 22 May 2025

Special event marks 60th anniversary of racing legend’s first F1 victory

Special event marks 60th anniversary of racing legend’s first F1 victory
A special event is being held next month to mark the 60th anniversary of a Dumbarton Formula One legend’s first race victory.

Published : 20 May 2025

New digital tenancy document makes setting up home even easier than before

Frontage of a new build Council home
A brand new all-digital tenancy resource is making it even easier for Council tenants to get their homes set up.

Published : 20 May 2025

New Councillor for Clydebank Waterfront ward following by-election

Councillor Crawford on being elected to represent the people of Clydebank Waterfront ward
A new councillor has been elected to represent residents in West Dunbartonshire’s Clydebank Waterfront Ward following a by-election held on Thursday 15th May.

Published : 16 May 2025

Candidates announced for Clydebank Waterfront by-election in May

West Dunbartonshire Council logo
A by-election to select a new councillor for West Dunbartonshire’s Clydebank Waterfront has been set for May.

Published : 10 April 2025

Very strong inspection report for St Mary’s Primary School and ELCC

St Marys Duntocher Primary ELCC Inspection
St Mary’s Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) has been rated ‘very good’ in all areas inspected.

Published : 01 April 2025

Strong school community at Kilbowie Primary and Early Learning and Childcare Centre praised by inspectors

Staff and pupils at Kilbowie Primary and ELCC with Convener of Educational Services Councillor Clare Steel
Well-behaved and articulate Kilbowie Primary pupils spoke of their pride for their school community as inspectors came to assess the school and early learning and childcare centre recently.

Published : 01 April 2025

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