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When will i go onto Universal Credit
/benefits-and-grants/welfare-reform/universal-credit/when-will-i-move-to-universal-creditMigration 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…
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WDC Employability Grants Programme 2026/27
/business/grant-and-loan/wdc-employability-grants-programmeThe West Dunbartonshire Employability Grant Programme aims to support unemployed, economically inactive and low income parents to move towards, into, and within work.
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Disability benefits for people living in Scotland
/benefits-and-grants/welfare-reform/disability-living-allowance-to-personal-independence-paymentsNew benefits are replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults and children in Scotland.
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Am I at risk?
/housing/homelessness/homelessness-am-i-at-riskHomelessness 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…
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Planning your visit to Balloch Castle Country Park
/leisure-parks-events/parks-and-greenspaces/parks/balloch-castle-country-park/balloch-castle-visitsFacilities Throughout the park are many picnic benches and seating areas particularly along the shore at the boathouse and slipway. Please note whilst there is a small food vendor at the slipway…
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Home Delivery Library Service
/libraries/mobile-housebound-services/home-delivery-library-serviceOur 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…
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West Dunbartonshire Visitor Levy Stage 2 Consultation
/council/public-consultations/visitor-levy-stage-2West Dunbartonshire is considering introducing a Visitor Levy. A new law introduced by the Scottish Government’s Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 has provided councils in Scotland with the…
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World War II
/leisure-parks-events/museums-and-galleries/collections/war-and-military/world-war-iiWorld War Two Air-raid warnings began in West Dunbartonshire in June 1940 and continued into 1941. The public were lulled into a false sense of security during this time as few bombs were dropped.…
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Where do I go if I am homeless?
/housing/homelessness/homelessness-where-to-goIf 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:…
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What should I do with my food waste?
/recycling-and-waste/recycling/food-wasteYour 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,…
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Residents invited to spend time in nature and boost their own wellbeing
/council/newsroom/news/2025/nov/nature-wellbeing-invitation-2025Residents are being encouraged to connect with nature while improving their wellbeing and local areas through a new partnership the Council has formed with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).
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Local voices inspire new graphic novel marking 80 years since the end of World War II
/council/newsroom/news/2025/dec/our-freedom-graphic-novelWest Dunbartonshire Libraries have created a new graphic novel as part of Our Freedom: Then and Now—a nationwide programme marking 80 years since the end of World War II.
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Views sought on possible introduction of a visitor levy in West Dunbartonshire
/council/newsroom/news/2025/jan/visitor-levyResidents, visitors and business owners are being asked to give their views on the possible introduction of a visitor levy in West Dunbartonshire.
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Council support for improvement in schools is praised by inspectors
/council/newsroom/news/2025/mar/improvement-in-schoolsWest 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…
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Bin lorries to play important part in Scotland’s largest mobile connectivity study
/council/newsroom/news/2025/sep/bin-lorries-in-connectivity-studyWest Dunbartonshire Council bin lorries are playing an important role in Scotland’s largest study of mobile phone connectivity.
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Very strong inspection report for St Mary’s Primary School and ELCC
/council/newsroom/news/2025/apr/strong-inspection-st-mary-s-primary-school-and-elccSt Mary’s Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) has been rated ‘very good’ in all areas inspected. Education Scotland inspectors classed the school’s learning, teaching and…
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Children and young people learn lessons on the impact of bullying
/council/newsroom/news/2025/nov/anti-bullying-weekChildren and young people across West Dunbartonshire will be given focused lessons on the impact of bullying to mark Anti-Bullying week 2025.
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Water safety workshops ahead of school holidays
/council/newsroom/news/2024/june/water-safety-workshops-ahead-of-school-holidaysWest 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…
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Steady increase in school attendance is welcomed
/council/newsroom/news/2025/may/increase-in-school-attendanceThe number of children absent from schools in West Dunbartonshire has reduced including a reduction in absence for care experienced young people. Attendance increased to 91 percent up from 88…
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Public asked to share opinions to help develop Mitchell Way
/council/newsroom/news/2025/mar/mitchell-wayResidents, visitors and business owners are being asked for their views on Mitchell Way in order to help shape its future.