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West Dunbartonshire Council leader pleads with Scottish Government for more funding

Martin Rooney has written a letter to depute First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Kate Forbes stating that the local authority needs more money to pay staff a fair wage.

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West Dunbartonshire Council leader says budget cuts 'would make Thatcher blush'

Labour leader Martin Rooney made the comments during a heated debate over Scottish Government funding.

Daily Record

Head teachers to advise West Dunbartonshire Council on how to cut attainment gap

Councillors have been left frustrated after seeing funding for cutting the education attainment gap cut over the next five years by more than £2m.

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West Dunbartonshire's new Labour leader warns of "tough decisions" ahead of next budget

The council is facing a £13.8million budget gap next year.

Daily Record

Fight on for £40m Flamingo Land resort near Loch Lomond as developer posts flyers to residents

The council have pledged to listen to residents before deciding whether to object to the plan for hotels, holiday lets and leisure facilities, as the developers take their case to the people.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council's new Labour leader is named

Martin Rooney will lead the local authority, with Michelle McGinty as his deputy.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire councillors elect new leader and provost

The newly elected council leader of the Labour-controlled council, will take up the post for the third time and hopes to

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New Labour leader of West Dunbartonshire Council set to be confirmed

The appointment of the leader and senior councillor positions will be agreed at a meeting tomorrow.

Daily Record

Labour take control of West Dunbartonshire Council after surprise election success

Martin Rooney, councillor for Lomond, is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the council this month - as all 12 of the party's candidates in the area gained election.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Labour council promise to help most vulnerable families

After claiming as majority, the new Labour council have unveiled plans to help people through the cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live

Landslide Labour victory in West Dunbartonshire as they take back control of council

In one of the biggest results of the day in Scotland, Labour took a grip on West Dunbartonshire Council, winning a majority of 12 seats, as the Conservatives lost both their councillors.

Glasgow Live

Labour vow to "hit the ground running" after taking control of West Dunbartonshire Council

The party gained four additional seats, taking an overall majority - and control of the council from the minority SNP administration.

Daily Record

Labour and SNP accuse each other of attempting to deceive West Dunbartonshire voters

In the run-up to this week’s vote the area’s two biggest parties have been involved in a row over their campaigns.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Election 2022: Lomond councillors to ensure safety measures at Balloch Park

Pushing for greater safety at the park will be a key issue fo candidates, after plans for an outdoor swimming pool had to be put on hold due to the cost.

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Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Lomond Candidates

Lomond is a ward that has provided shock results in the past, with the election of Sally Page in 2017 and former council leader Ronnie McColl losing his seat in 2012.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022 - who can I vote for?

The election on May 5 will is likely to be a battle between Labour and the SNP for control of the council, with 22 seats up for grabs and 39 candidates hoping to get elected across six wards,

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire council urged to re-look at ventilation systems in schools

A councillor pointed out classrooms are small and enclosed spaces and ventilation is an issue

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire to lose £3 million school attainment funding over four years

Councillors are concerned as a gap in school pupils' achievements widens between those in deprived areas and those in affluent neighbourhoods

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West Dunbartonshire Council plans to spend £24k on oil painting as cuts loom

Labour leader Martin Rooney says the plans are "completely bonkers".

Daily Record

Anger as Scots council considers buying £24,000 painting as cuts to vital services loom

Labour's Martin Rooney said the idea of spending this sum on an artwork was "completely bonkers in the middle of a cost of living crisis”.

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