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Business urged to bid in Glasgow City Region £160million Investment Zone

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Businesses across West Dunbartonshire area being encouraged to submit project funding bids as part of the £160million Glasgow City Region Investment Zone.

Published : 23 January 2024

West Dunbartonshire City Deal project takes step forward

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Work to create a major industrial and commercial development in West Dunbartonshire is progressing with detailed approval granted on road infrastructure and development platforms this week.

Published : 17 January 2024

Review of roads around schools to help improve young people’s safety

Councillor McBride stands outside Knoxland Primary School
The safety of young people is set to be improved as the Council has agreed to carry out a review of roads and speed limits around all schools in West Dunbartonshire.

Published : 27 December 2023

Second home Council Tax to increase by 100 percent and generate revenue

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West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to a 100 percent increase in Council Tax on second homes which will help generate revenue.

Published : 22 December 2023

Auditors praise Council for clear aim to support citizens in cost-of-living crisis

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Auditors have praised West Dunbartonshire Council for its work to support residents affected by the cost-of-living crisis, reduce inequalities and combat climate change.

Published : 22 December 2023

Pupil reacts fast to help teacher during severe asthma attack

Teacher and pupil of Whitecrook Primary
A quick-thinking pupil helped his teacher when she suffered a serious asthma attack during a lesson.

Published : 21 December 2023

£2.3m savings agreed in phase one of Council’s approach to closing budget gap

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A range of savings totalling £2.3million have been agreed as part of early work to close the Council’s £17million budget gap.

Published : 21 December 2023

Senior phase pupils continue to perform well in exams

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Young people in West Dunbartonshire are continuing to perform well in senior phase exams.

Published : 14 December 2023

Under 18 clubs to receive up to 50% off schools estates lets

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Organisations running sports clubs for young people are to receive up to 50% discount on their let.

Published : 14 December 2023

Children and young people receiving a range of supports to Learn and Achieve

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West Dunbartonshire schools are offering a wide range of additional support to ensure the area’s young people reach their full potential.

Published : 14 December 2023

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