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Council tightens planning rules for pay day lenders and bookmakers

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Updated planning guidance strengthening the rules on the number of pay day lenders and betting shops opening in town and local centres in West Dunbartonshire is set to come into force.

By-election announced for West Dunbartonshire’s Kilpatrick ward

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A by election to select a new Councillor for West Dunbartonshire’s Kilpatrick ward has been set for November.

Deadline approaching for retailers to apply for shopfront improvement grants

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Retailers are being reminded there’s still time to apply for a shopfront grant ahead of applications to the scheme closing later this month.

Vale of Leven Academy pupil secures prestigious British Army scholarship

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A dedicated and determined pupil at Vale of Leven Academy has secured a prestigious scholarship with the British Army. Morgan Turnbull, 17, is one of only two students from Scotland to earn…

Council’s Chatbot wins COSLA Excellence Award

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West Dunbartonshire Council’s online chatbot has scooped the prestigious Service Innovation and Improvement award at this year’s COSLA Excellence Awards.

Record number of places offered at Summer holiday camps

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Families across West Dunbartonshire benefited from a record number of free summer holiday activities and lunches this year. The Council invested £100k to ensure there was a range of free events for…

Innovative project aims to develop greener solutions for heating homes

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

Children and young people receive a range of supports to Learn and Achieve

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West Dunbartonshire schools are continuing to offer a wide range of supports to ensure the area’s young people learn, achieve and reach their full potential. Work undertaken through the Excellence…

Residents urged to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit

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Pensioners across West Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for a benefit which could boost their income by thousands of pounds each year.

Council Leader marks 10 years of Glasgow City Region City Deal

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West Dunbartonshire Council Leader, Councillor Martin Rooney celebrated the progress of infrastructure, employability and innovation projects brought about through the Glasgow City Region City Deal…