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  1. Am I at risk?

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    Homelessness can happen to anyone and can often be prevented if advice and assistance is provided at an early stage.  Where homelessness cannot be prevented, there are steps that can be taken…

  2. When will i go onto Universal Credit

    /benefits-and-grants/welfare-reform/universal-credit/when-will-i-move-to-universal-credit

    Migration to Universal Credit Universal Credit will replace a range of working-age benefits (legacy benefits) into one single benefit and payment.   These legacy benefits are:  Income Based…

  3. Where do I go if I am homeless?

    /housing/homelessness/homelessness-where-to-go

    If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness, you should contact your local Housing Solutions Service as soon as possible, to arrange an appointment. Tel: 01389 776 400 Email:…

  4. Home Delivery Library Service

    /libraries/mobile-housebound-services/home-delivery-library-service

    Our Home Delivery Service is now available. Please contact us on 01389 608037 or email mobile.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk for more information. Do you enjoy reading, listening to talking books…

  5. Delivery Plans

    /council/key-council-documents/delivery-plans

    Each Chief Officer within the Council prepares an annual delivery plan which sets out the key actions to be undertaken by the service in supporting delivery of the Council’s Strategic Plan.

  6. Licences - itinerant metal dealers

    /business/licences-permits-and-permissions/metal-dealers-licences/licences-itinerant-metal-dealers

    Apply Metal dealing licence Change an itinerant metal dealer licence Surrender an itinerant metal dealer licence What does the law require? You must be licensed if you act as an itinerant…

  7. What should I do with my food waste?

    /recycling-and-waste/recycling/food-waste

    Your kitchen caddy can be used to recycle the following items in your brown bin: Meat & fish Egg shells Bones Fruit & vegetables Dairy products including eggs & cheese Bread,…

  8. Indoor sports entertainment licences

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    What does the law require? You must have a licence if you use premises as a place of public sports entertainment. Licences are not required for premises where the entertainment of the public by the…

  9. Street Lighting Improvements

    /roads-parking-travel/roads-and-pavements/street-lighting-improvements

    Find out about improvements to street lighting

  10. School performance and Inspection

    /schools-and-learning/schools/school-performance-and-inspection

    Schools in West Dunbartonshire are inspected regularly and are managed with help from their Parent Council.

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  1. Year-round benefits including pothole repairs with new vehicle investment

    /council/newsroom/news/2025/feb/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.

  2. Council’s block buildings insurance scheme will end after feedback

    /council/newsroom/news/2025/oct/block-buildings-insurance-scheme-ends-2026

    Councillors have voted to end the Council’s block buildings insurance scheme from next year after feedback from homeowners in the area.

  3. Litter picking stations established after community requests

    /council/newsroom/news/2025/dec/litter-picking-stations

    New litter picking stations are being installed along popular walking routes in West Dunbartonshire following requests from members of the community.

  4. Council support for improvement in schools is praised by inspectors

    /council/newsroom/news/2025/mar/improvement-in-schools

    West Dunbartonshire Council has been praised for its support for schools and their continued improvement following a recent inspection. Last autumn, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland…

  5. High quality amenity housing for elderly residents starts to take shape

    /council/newsroom/news/2024/oct/high-quality-amenity-housing-for-elderly-residents

    Work on a 19-unit development of specialist Council homes for elderly residents in Old Kilpatrick is progressing.

  6. Shopfront improvements programme now extended to all three towns

    /council/newsroom/news/2024/july/shopfront-improvements-programme-now-extended-to-all-three-towns

    A scheme to improve the appearance of town centres across West Dunbartonshire is now available to traders in all of the area’s three towns.

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

    /council/newsroom/news/2024/may/our-lady-and-st-patrick-s-shortlisted-for-inclusive-school-of-the-year

    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…

  8. Work begins on energy efficient homes including properties for larger families

    /council/newsroom/news/2024/july/work-begins-on-energy-efficient-homes-including-properties-for-larger-families

    Work has begun on an energy efficient development of homes in Pappert, Bonhill which includes properties suitable for larger families.

  9. Very good inspection for Bonhill Primary School

    /council/newsroom/news/2025/apr/good-inspection-bonhill-primary

    Bonhill Primary pupils have been praised for being articulate, polite children who are very proud of their school and staff and help to make the school a happy and welcoming environment for all.

  10. Innovative project aims to develop greener solutions for heating homes

    /council/newsroom/news/2024/sep/innovative-greener-heating-homes

    Businesses are being invited to bid for funding as part of an innovative project aimed at developing greener solutions for homes across Scotland.