Jim McAloon, the Council’s Strategic Lead for Regeneration, said: “We have worked hard to market these varied sites and are pleased that developers see so much potential in buying in West Dumbartonshire. Each of these sites will be put to good use in our community, be that by the addition of new homes or through use for community activities. We will now move to finalise these sales.”
Faslane peace camper Sylvia was arrested in the wee hours of yesterday morning at Coulport military base. The camper took herself on a 12 hour UNDETECTED adventure, breaching and cutting two areas of fence before walking to the main gate and handing herself in. Sylvia was arrested at 3am and released from Clydebank police station at 5am yesterday morning with bail conditions to stay away from both Coulport and Faslane bases. Sylvia has court on the 18th December in Dumbarton Sheriff Court.
Charlie Gibson, Chairman of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust, welcomed the news saying: “I’m really pleased to see the activity levels in the past 12 months and the positive impact that this will have had in the local area.It is great to see so many children and young people benefiting from the varied programme on offer across West Dunbartonshire. Not only are our Active Schools sessions fun and educational, they also improve health and well-being, and build confidence and motivation.
Concord Community Cinema – The MUSICALS season continues at 1.30pm on Wednesday 27rd November in the Concord Centre, Dumbarton, with the screening of HAIRSPRAY (2007) starring John
Martin Docherty Hughes on his feet in the Commons and backing up First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Westminster. By Bill Heaney He doesn’t live
The stag was a legacy, a parting glass so to speak, from drinks giant Diageo when they pulled out of Dumbarton to go to Fife. A total of 1600 jobs were lost and it was never a cause for celebration for anyone employed at Strathleven Bonded Warehouses. However, Lomondgate has risen again like the Monarch of the Glen and it’s now a bustling housing complex, tourism and trading estate thanks to Lord McFall of Alcluith who persuaded Diageo to part with all the land on both sides of the A82 for just £1. The former MP looks upon it as his legacy to Dumbarton and the people who elected him into office.
