Boris Johnson’s fondness for Union Jacks is as shallow as the annexation of the Saltire as a nationalist symbol. Scotland might be better off if there were no flags at all, writes Brian Wilson.
Category: West Dunbartonshire
ART EXHIBITION AT CLYDEBANK MUSEUM
The works on show were originally purchased between 1960 and 1990 as part of a national initiative in Scotland to create an artistic and educational resource.
COUNCIL HANDS OUT AWARDS TO ITS STAFF
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Chair, Allan McLeod, said: “It was a pleasure and very humbling to be in the company of our dedicated employees who have the care and welfare of our residents at the heart of everything they do. We have so many employees who are all worthy of an award win for going above and beyond to care for our residents.
HEARTWARMING GESTURE BY COUNCIL
Sheenah Nelson, Heartstart Co-ordinator Helensburgh Garelochside Rotary, said: “We are delighted with the support from the Council which has enabled the expansion of accessible defibrillators within the community which will undoubtedly save lives. Since the launch of the campaign 18 months ago, we have trained over 3,500 people in the community and installed 202 defibrillators which has saved 20 lives.”
SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY BUYOUT AT BALLOCH
Dumbarton and Lomond constituency MSP, Jackie Baillie, has asked First Minister Nicola Sturgeon whether she would support a community buyout at West Riverside in Balloch, following the withdrawal of a planning application by Flamingo Land Limited.