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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire Council

Fellers of protected Brucehill trees could face "unlimited fine" over actions

A total of 33 trees, covered under a Tree Preservation Order, were hacked down in April – just days after a housing developer was given planning permission to build 81 houses on the site near Carmelite Monastery.

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Alexandria mum pleads with council for move away from violent neighbour

The resident, whose anonymity we have protected, says she contacted the Lennox as a last resort, having pleaded with West Dunbartonshire Council for a move because of the devastating impact the situation was having on her children and mental health.

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West Dunbartonshire Council announces new chief executive

Peter Hessett will take on the top role at the local authority.

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Costa appeals planning refusal for new coffee shop in Dumbarton

Costa Coffee's plans for the car park area of Morrison's supermarket were rejected by the council last year.

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West Dunbartonshire Council's new Labour leader is named

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

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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.

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SNP appoint Dumbarton councillor as new leader of West Dunbartonshire Council opposition

Councillor Karen Conaghan has moved up to the role, after existing leader Jonathan McColl made the decision to step down earlier this month.

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New aerial photos show extent of damage at Alexandria's St Andrew's Church

Now newly published drone photos provided to the Lennox by Turkey Red Media show that little is left of the main building, which has been gutted.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Residents claim fine not sufficient punishment for developers who tore down protected Brucehill trees

Residents came together over the weekend to renew their calls for West Dunbartonshire Council to revoke planning permission, after the trees were felled earlier this month.

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Brucehill resident's anger after trees overlooking garden are chopped down

It came after developers hacked down trees covered by a TPO nearby.

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West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Leven candidates

Currently the ward, which covers Bellsmyre, Renton, Bonhill and the south of Alexandria, is represented by Labour’s John Millar, the SNP’s Ian Dickson, Jim Bollan of the Community Party and Alba’s Caroline McAllister.

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West Dunbartonshire Council Election 2022: Meet the Dumbarton Candidates

Currently West Dunbartonshire Council is a minority SNP administration, with the party having gained four seats in 2017 and increased their share of the vote by nine percent to overtake Labour as the biggest party.

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West Dunbartonshire Council chief loses unfair dismissal claim

Angela Wilson took her employer to a tribunal, claiming that a restructure should have resulted in her being made redundant.

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Tullichewan resident hits out as local authority lorries tear up road and pavement

Woodlands Court local Robert McFarlane contacted the Lennox following a spate of incidents linked to the temporary building yard located opposite the playpark in the residential street.

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West Dunbartonshire Council top earners revealed in Town Hall Rich List

Four staff members received salaries of more than £100,000 last year.

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Calls for Brucehill development to be halted as protected trees chopped down

The land at the former Notre Dame Convent was subject to several Tree Preservation Orders - however developers last week apologised after unintentionally felling a number of the protected trees.

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Residents urged to share ideas for Dumbarton's Artizan Centre

West Dunbartonshire Council is creating a masterplan to develop the precinct.

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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,

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Green MSP calls on West Dunbartonshire Council to write off £27k of school dinner debt

Ross Greer says chasing the debt is causing stress and embarrassment for staff, pupils and families.

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Police pledge to crack down on anti-social behaviour at Loch Lomond over Easter holidays

Police Scotland will work with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, West Dunbartonshire Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and transport providers, to allocate and distribute resources, along with increased visible patrols.

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West Dunbartonshire Council workers set to miss out on Jubilee bank holiday will now benefit

A councillor said 20 percent of the workforce would miss out on getting Friday, June 3 off.

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