West Dunbartonshire Council

West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to a 100 per cent increase in council tax on second homes which will help generate revenue.

Residents are being asked to help shape a new plan which will ensure the best use of land throughout West Dunbartonshire.

More than 800 additional properties will be made available throughout West Dunbartonshire as part of a new affordable housing plan for the coming five years.

A refreshed design standard for all new West Dunbartonshire Council homes has been introduced to ensure continued high-quality accommodation across the area.

Community groups are being invited to bid for grants to support projects which will benefit West Dunbartonshire communities. A total of £471,000 is available through the Place Based Investment Programme, and any group based in or delivering services to West Dunbartonshire is eligible to apply.

Queens Quay in Clydebank has been named as ‘Urban Regeneration’ project of the year at this year’s Brick Association Development Awards.

Residents are being encouraged to share their views to help West Dunbartonshire Council strengthen its anti-social behaviour support. The online survey has been launched to gather opinions and information about the issues facing residents as well as the impact of persistent anti-social behaviour on

Proposals for a new housing development on the site of a former Clydebank care home are moving forward after a contractor was appointed. The proposed supported living development aims to provide 19 homes, comprising cottage and tenement flats and terraced bungalows.

A new energy efficient council housing development in Bonhill is moving forward after planning permission was granted.

West Dunbartonshire Council has enhanced its support for veterans by designating two properties and associated support specifically for allocation to those who have served.

The site of a former day care centre in Clydebank could be transformed into social housing after it was sold to a developer. West Dunbartonshire Council has sold a site at Auchentoshan Estate for a price of £225,000 plus VAT. The site was home to a day care centre until it closed in

Community groups in West Dunbartonshire have benefited from more than £103,000 in council grants to support vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.

Residents are being encouraged to join in the conversation about West Dunbartonshire Council’s budget for 2024/25 as work gets underway to close an £11.8 million gap.

A charity which aims to alleviate food poverty and social isolation is set to expand its operation after West Dunbartonshire councillors agreed a long term let of a community facility.

West Dunbartonshire Council’s home buyback scheme will be scaled up as part of a £10 million investment.