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The Latest Breaking News from West Dunbartonshire

MP calls for urgent action as Dumbarton man Jagtar Johal Singh faces death penalty in India

Martin Docherty-Hughes MP, who represents West Dunbartonshire, will use a general debate at Westminster to call for urgent action by the UK Government to release Mr Johal.

Glasgow Live

Sunak must act to end 'arbitrary detention' of Scot jailed in India, says SNP MP

AN SNP MP will call on the UK government to urgently act on the imprisonment of his West Dunbartonshire constituent, Jagtar Singh Johal, who has…

The National (Scotland)

West Dunbartonshire Council's leader labels Scottish Government funding "scandalous"

Labour's Martin Rooney has written to MSPs demanding extra cash for the local area, whilst Clydebank MSP Marie McNair has accused the Lomond member of 'juvenile politics'.

Daily Record

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West Dunbartonshire teacher's union reps speak out after last week's strikes

All primaries and additional support needs facilities were closed on last Tuesday, with secondary schools across the region closing their doors the following day.

Daily Record

Scotland's life expectancy is shortest in UK - as one area has 10-year difference

A new study has revealed the areas across the UK with the lowest life expectancy at age 40 for both men and women, and one city in Scotland has the lowest for both.

Daily Record

Glasgow has UK's shortest life expectancy with 10 year difference - full list of Scottish areas

Areas such as Glasgow City, North Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire have made the list of local authorities for men and women living in Scotland, according to a recent survey.

Glasgow Live

Pothole compensation claims made to West Dunbartonshire Council all rejected

New figures revealed 36 claims were made by motorists for damage caused by crumbling roads in the area, but all of these were rejected.

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Dumbarton family’s Christmas 'ruined' over nightmare mould which they say hospitalised them

Mum Gemma Ewing has hit out at West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) over black mould which she says is rife in her Overburn Crescent home and is putting the family’s health at risk.

Daily Record

£3m slashed from West Dunbartonshire Council services as £21m budget gap addressed

Labour leader of WDC, Martin Rooney, labelled the Scottish Government's funding package for councils "a scandal" whilst SNP members hit out at the ruling authority for a lack of consultation.

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Tenant's health fears as mouldy walls spread throughout West Dunbartonshire home in safety risk

Derek McKenzie has been trying to get the cause of the problem - which he believes is a leak in the roof - to be looked at by the council. It comes after the death of a two-year-old exposed to a mouldy house.

Glasgow Live

Scots killers who stabbed friend in the heart over midget jibe jailed for 27 years

Billy McGuire was stabbed four times in the chest during the attack in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire on December 20 2020.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council’s leader calls for more funding following the Scottish Government’s budget announcement

Council leader Martin Rooney has blasted the Scottish Government saying the budget announcement falls 'far short' of what the council need to bridge a £21million gap.

Daily Record

Warning over impact cuts to school budgets will have on West Dunbartonshire pupils

WDC currently faces a budget black hole of more than £20million, with cost saving options due to be considered by members at Church Street this week including a 20 percent cut to general school budgets.

Daily Record

Staff at West Dunbartonshire social care charity celebrated for their dedicated service at awards ceremony

Nine staff members from Cornerstone’s West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute branch were presented with 10, 20 or 25 year-long service awards.

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West Dunbartonshire football clubs pledge to help people through the cost of living crisis this Christmas

Graeme Ramage Football Academy and Renton Craigando FC are helping vulnerable locals through things like Christmas toy appeals and warm hubs to help with the cost of living crisis this festive season.

Daily Record

School bus services in West Dunbartonshire could be slashed as council attempts to balance books

Last week parents and carers across the area were sent a letter outlining potential money-saving changes, which would see free buses only provided for primary pupils who live more than two miles from their school and to secondary pupils who live more than three miles away.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire children with undiagnosed mental health conditions are 'falling through the cracks'

It was revealed that young people referred to specialist mental health services in West Dunbartonshire could be waiting up to two years before they receive treatment.

Daily Record

Free sport helping clamp down on antisocial behaviour across West Dunbartonshire, councillor claims

Labour member Michelle McGinty has praised the impact of free sport activities for young people, with antisocial behaviour dropping across the area.

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West Dunbartonshire teachers are set to strike again at the start of next year

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has announced that there will be 16 continuous days of strike action in January and February, spread throughout every council in the nation.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire rent arrears written off as residents face cost of living crisis

The council said rent arrears had risen from just £11,973 in 2018 to more than £167,000 this year, but argued that with people facing mounting bills it was write to scrap the debt.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire say tenant safety a priority after mould caused death of two-year-old

Housing officers have moved to reassure tenants about their safety in the wake of the tragic death of Awaab Ishak in Rochdale, and urged anyone with concerns to contact them

Glasgow Live

Former Clydebank Health Centre set to become new council housing

West Dunbartonshire Council have agreed to purchase the site from NHS Greater Glasgow And Clyde to clear the way for the development of more new homes.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire Council deputy leader hits out at state of Alexandria fountain

Councillor Michelle McGinty said she was embarrassed to stand beside the Smollett Fountain on Remembrance Day.

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire teachers union rep claims excessive workloads and gender pay gap are reasons for tomorrow's strike

Jim Halfpenny of West Dunbartonshire EIS has put tomorrow's planned teachers strike over pay down to excessive workloads and a gender pay gap.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow secondary school teachers set to strike next month in pay dispute

Glasgow teachers in the SSTA union will strike on Wednesday, December 7 alongside colleagues in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

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