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West Dunbartonshire Council partners with Ancestry to digitise 11 million records

Cllr O'Neill and Cllr Rooney with members of the arts and heritage team

A range of historical records about West Dunbartonshire and its residents dating back to the 17th century have been made available to view online for the first time.

Published : 12 March 2025

West Dunbartonshire budget for 2025/26 closes £7.7m funding gap

West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2025/26 has been set with an 11.5% Council Tax rise agreed to help close a £7.7m funding gap.

Published : 06 March 2025

Garden waste permits now available for 2025 season

Residents who wish to have garden waste collected from their brown bins now have the opportunity to purchase a permit for the 2025 season.

Published : 24 February 2025

Housing summit focuses on actions in relation to supply and demand

Delegates attend the recent housing summit hosted by West Dunbartonshire Council

West Dunbartonshire Council joined forces with local partner organisations recently as part of work to address the area’s Housing Emergency.

Published : 24 February 2025

Whole Family Wellbeing hubs offering families vital support

Families in West Dunbartonshire are reaping the benefits of specialist help and support from Whole Family Wellbeing funding across the area.

Published : 21 February 2025

Savings proposals to help close Council’s budget gap

A range of savings options and adjustments to help West Dunbartonshire Council close a potential £7.7million budget gap will be considered next month.

Published : 20 February 2025

Year-round benefits including pothole repairs with new vehicle investment

West Dunbartonshire Council has taken decisive action to improve the condition of the area’s roads with new vehicles which will be used all year round.

Published : 13 February 2025

Work starts on redevelopment of properties at Willox Park

West Dunbartonshire Council’s Housing Development Officer (New Supply), Dawn Conner; Convener of Housing and Communities, Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal and McTaggart Construction Director John Allan

Work has begun on the redevelopment of sheltered housing properties at Willox Park in Dumbarton.

Published : 13 February 2025

Council collects over 97 per cent of debt

West Dunbartonshire Council has successfully collected over 97 per cent of business rates owed to the Council for 2023/24.

Published : 05 February 2025

West Dunbartonshire libraries awarded funding to address digital exclusion

Cllr Rooney with members of the library and welfare team at Clydebank Library

West Dunbartonshire’s libraries have secured funding for projects to tackle child poverty and digital exclusion.

Published : 04 February 2025

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