October 8, 2025 – THE DEMOCRAT

Streamlined online housing application will make process easier …

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Citizens across West Dunbartonshire can now benefit from a streamlined process when applying for social housing. Following an agreement between the Council

FASLANE-BASED SUBMARINE SERVICE CELEBRATES SUCCESS WITH A HOOLIE AT THE HILTON…

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By David Jones Members of the Royal Navy Submarine Service celebrated in style on Saturday, 4th October when their annual awards night – dubbed The

CHILD POVERTY: POLITICIANS STRUGGLE TO FIND ANSWERS TO ERADICATE IT

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Minister Shirley Anne Somerville, Marie McNair, both SNP, and Martin Whitfield, Labour. By Bill Heaney Issues involving children from poor backgrounds have been high on

THE PROMISE: Care system reform lacks clarity and accountability, says Auditor General

October 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Plans to improve Scotland’s care system have been slow to come together after not enough early delivery planning by the Scottish Government

CRISIS TALKS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL LEADERS OVER PROPOSED REFORMS

30 October 2026 By Bill Heaney and Phil Sim, Scotland political correspondent for BBC Scotland News Negotiations which take place over reform of local government could

Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls are highlighted as priorities for the Labour party

Women’s health is a top priority for Marra, Baillie and Lennon. by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra told the Labour Women’s Conference today

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency LAST DAY for booking places at the 2026 National Safeguarding Conference in Glasgow on Saturday 7th November 2026: ‘Sacred Spaces

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom A little festive magic at Ardardan! Join us on 6th & 7th December for our Christmas Wreath Making

REST AND BE THANKFUL GROUP MEETS AT HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie was pleased to host the Rest and Be Thankful campaign group, Jenni Minto MSP and Brendan O’Hara MP for a meeting

REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Registrars provide a friendly and supportive service to help families register their baby’s birth. If your baby was born outside

HALLOWE’EN: HUBBLE BUBBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE AT THE HILL HOUSE

The Hill House What’s brewing at the Hill House? This Halloween we are making a bubbling broth, but we need your help to find all

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries Children’s activities will resume at Dumbarton Library from next week. We’d love to see you so please book your place as usual.

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