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Emergency Council crews respond as flood alert and weather warnings issued

Storm Response
West Dunbartonshire Council’s frontline workers responded to emergencies amid challenging conditions as Storm Boelo battered the region over the weekend.

Published : 26 October 2026

Proud pupils celebrate as new Faifley Campus officially opens

Young people in colourful t-shirts singing
Proud pupils and campus staff joined Councillors and family members as the new education and community campus in Faifley was officially opened.  

Published : 22 October 2026

New skills academy to help prepare senior pupils for work

Skills Academy launch event

Published : 22 October 2026

Early Years service Celebrates Qualification Success

Early Years staff celebrating their professional qualifications
West Dunbartonshire Council's Early Years Service has celebrated 26 employees who successfully gained professional qualifications during the 2025/26 academic session at a special recognition event.

Published : 14 October 2026

West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust Named Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year

Councillors, West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust staff and two children with yellow ducks pose with the Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year award.
West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust (WDLT) has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to swimming and water safety after being named Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.

Published : 07 October 2026

Council shortlisted for eight national housing awards

Scottish Housing Awards 2026 logo

Published : 06 October 2026

Council’s impressive engagement with communities highlighted by auditor

West Dunbartonshire Council logo
West Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed an independent audit report praising its community engagement and resident-focused approach to decision making.

Published : 05 October 2026

Ambitious plans to drive excellence and equity in education

Hard back books on top of each other
An ambitious educational Improvement Plan which sets out a clear commitment to build on positive outcomes for children and young people and tackle inequalities across West Dunbartonshire has been approved.  

Published : 23 September 2026

Thousands Benefit from Free Summer Activities Through SHINE Programme

Councillor Michelle McGinty with SHINE staff and pupils during a summer activity with toys.
Thousands of children and young people across West Dunbartonshire enjoyed free activities, meals and support throughout the summer holidays thanks to the Council’s SHINE Summer Programme.

Published : 22 September 2026

Primary pupils across West Dunbartonshire celebrate Gold School Sport Awards

Primary school pupils, teachers, councillors and Active Schools staff with Gold School Sport Awards in West Dunbartonshire.
Pupils at six West Dunbartonshire Schools have been awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sport Award for their commitment to sport and physical education.

Published : 16 September 2026

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