Figures show 33% of children in West Dunbartonshire live in poverty and 27% of pupils receive free school meals. In addition the number of families using food banks over the summer increased from 576 last year to 775.
Category: West Dunbartonshire
Free childcare expansion on target and progressing well
More than 800 West Dunbartonshire families are accessing additional free childcare one year ahead of the scheduled 2020 implementation date.
SEVEN TO APPEAR IN COURT AFTER DRUGS BUST
Detective Inspector Andy Doherty of Clydebank Police Office said: “This significant seizure reinforces our commitment to disrupting those involved in the supply of controlled drugs and it ensures that these illegal drugs will not be distributed to our local communities.”
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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COUNCIL RECEIVES MAJOR RECOGNITION
West Dunbartonshire Council has received the highest award for their commitment in supporting employees connected to the armed forces and their families.
NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY
Democracy is being left to die in Dumbarton’s diversity meadows Martin Rooney, Clearing the Havoc “jungle” and the not fit for purpose Burgh Hall. Martin