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West Dunbartonshire Council declares housing emergency

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A housing emergency has been declared in West Dunbartonshire amid unprecedented pressures on the ability to meet the needs of those in social housing or seeking a Council property.

Our Lady and St Patrick’s shortlisted for Inclusive school of the year

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Our Lady and St Patrick’s (OLSP) High School in Dumbarton has been shortlisted for Inclusive School of the Year award in the prestigious 2024 TES awards. The educational awards celebrates…

New qualification launched after collaboration from Council’s Working4U team

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West Dunbartonshire Council’s Working4U Adult Learning and Literacies Team have been pivotal in the development of a new qualification for people wanting to work in adult learning.

By-election candidates announced with residents encouraged to register to vote

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Candidates for the by-election taking place next month in Clydebank Central have been confirmed. West Dunbartonshire residents in the Clydebank Central ward will be able to vote for their preferred…

Over a thousand runners sign up for Run Loch Lomond festival

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More than a thousand runners from across Scotland are in training in preparation for the annual Run Loch Lomond 10k, 5k and Fun Run. Run Loch Lomond festival, organised by West Dunbartonshire…

New protocol set to help traffic flow during planned and emergency roadworks

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West Dunbartonshire Council has introduced a protocol bringing together both the legislative responsibilities and local requirements for agencies who carry out roadworks on the road network with the…

Joy for West Dunbartonshire Learner Voice Group after another award win

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A group of adult learners from West Dunbartonshire have again been recognised nationally for their work to raise the profile of adult learning opportunities both in the area and among the National…

Pay rise for Early Learning and Childcare providers in West Dunbartonshire

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Privately run early education and childcare providers are set to get an hourly pay rise for supporting the Council in offering up to 1140 hours of childcare. Members of the Educational Services…

Year on year improvement on early level learning

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Children attending early education in West Dunbartonshire are progressing well in reading, writing and numeracy. A report to the Educational Services Committee showed a ready improvement across…

Water safety workshops ahead of school holidays

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West Dunbartonshire school pupils have been given water safety lessons to raise awareness of the dangers of swimming in open water. The lessons are being delivered in all schools prior to the summer…