By Bill Heaney Dumbarton’s deprived West End will be given a facelift and economic boost if West Dunbartonshire Council gives the go-ahead for a major
Day: June 19, 2021
New Year’s Day trading in West Dunbartonshire
By Lucy Ashton A consultation seeking the views of business, retailers and shop workers on New Year’s Day trading has been published. Running for 10
DRUGS DEATHS: Funding for new treatment standards for drug users
By Democrat reporter A total of £4 million is being spent on introducing new treatment standards which will ensure drug users start receiving support on
CLIMATE CHANGE: All you need to know about turf [peat] cutting
Stooks – “Culchies are all too familiar with the annual back breaking ritual, whereas townies seem to think it’s archaic,” WRITES MICHAEL McHUGH, UNIVERSITY OF
EDUCATION: £215 million to improve attainment
By Lucy Ashton Pupils living in Scotland’s most deprived communities, including West Dunbartonshire, will be amongst those to benefit from £215 million of targeted funding
Council buildings to be powered by renewable energy sources
By Democrat reporter West Dunbartonshire Council will use renewable electricity to power its buildings as it works towards becoming net zero by 2045. The move