Economy

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau offer free, confidential and impartial advice for people who need help

Energy price rise signals 'cold and miserable winter' for many in West Dunbartonshire

Cllr Chris Cunningham: Commonwealth Games are almost certainly coming to Scotstoun

Cllr Chris Cunningham: Commonwealth Games are almost certainly coming to Scotstoun

Commonwealth Games 2026

Cllr Chris Cunningham: Commonwealth Games are almost certainly coming to Scotstoun

Carer group slams council as some young carers lose payments

Carer group slams council as some young carers lose payments

'Incredibly angry' : Carer group slams council as some young carers lose payments

Volunteers at Dalmuir Community Cafe run a discounted pantry to held those in need

Volunteers at Dalmuir Community Cafe run a discounted pantry to held those in need

'Mini ASDA': Food pantry giving out free meals and food to those in need

Y Sort-It youth initiative is hiring staff (Image: stock)

Y Sort-It youth initiative is hiring staff (Image: stock)

Local youth club are hiring: Here's what you need to know

Citizens Advice Bureau react to new energy bill cap

Citizens Advice Bureau react to new energy bill cap

Citizens Advice Scotland

Local Citizen Advice Bureau calls for action after new price cap announced

The council are trying to find out what the public think the money should be spent on

The council are trying to find out what the public think the money should be spent on

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Council seeks residents' input in facing £10m budget shortfall

Taken from Thomas McAllister's Facebook

Taken from Thomas McAllister's Facebook

Over £19k raised via fundraiser after Rangers fan died in Lisbon

The centre has been marked for closure to service users on March 29

The centre has been marked for closure to service users on March 29

Councillor says he was given 'repeated personal promises' on centre future

The council spent nearly £8m in 2022/23

The council spent nearly £8m in 2022/23

Cost of living crisis

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How much do the council pay to power public buildings? Everything you need to know

'Why are big supermarkets getting away with taking advantage of cost-of-living'

National Insurance cut takes effect with tool to see what you'll save

Clydebank's average house prices rose by nearly £20,000 to October 2023

Clydebank's average house prices rose by nearly £20,000 to October 2023

Bank of Scotland

Glasgow buyers widening scope as Clydebank named 'greatest price growth' in Scotland

Cost of living crisis

People urged to seek advice as energy bills set to rise again on New Year's Day

Changes to DWP benefits payment dates over Christmas and New Year revealed

Cost of living crisis

Here's when the next cost of living payment worth £299 will be paid

Cost of living crisis

Deadline for older people to qualify for £300 cost of living payment looms

7,125 youngsters across West Dunbartonshire benefitted

7,125 youngsters across West Dunbartonshire benefitted

MSP welcomes Scottish Child Payment figures as over 7,000 local kids helped

The space which is being considered for the food growing site

The space which is being considered for the food growing site

Small area of green space identified as land to create 'food growing hub'

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

This town centre in Glasgow will get a £15 MILLION investment

This town centre in Glasgow will get a £15 MILLION investment

Drumchapel's town centre to receive a £15 MILLION investment

Woman knocked down on Glasgow's Great Western Road

Woman knocked down on Glasgow's Great Western Road

Police Scotland

Did you see this crash? OAP in 'serious condition' after crash near retail park

Zac Doherty, the duty manager at Smyths Toys Clydebank, emphasised the positive impact Clydebank cares would have

Zac Doherty, the duty manager at Smyths Toys Clydebank, emphasised the positive impact Clydebank cares would have

CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Here's how you can donate what you can to show 'Clydebank Cares' this Christmas

The event takes place this Friday

The event takes place this Friday

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living event to be held in Whitecrook - Everything you need to know

Martin Docherty-Hughes MP and Joe McCormack

Martin Docherty-Hughes MP and Joe McCormack

MP joins forces with local CAB office to prevent benefit claimants from losing out

Charlene and baby Priya

Charlene and baby Priya

Cost of living crisis

Single mum forced to skip meals to care for baby

WDCAB are warning residents

WDCAB are warning residents

West Dunbartonshire Citizen's Advice issues tax credit migration warning

The plans have received thousands of objections

The plans have received thousands of objections

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MSP pens letter to councillors urging them to reject Flamingo Land plans

I only spent cash for the day and here's how it went.

I only spent cash for the day and here's how it went.

I only spent cash for a day and I’ll never look at card payments the same

Clydebank cinema in administration put up for sale

Clydebank cinema in administration put up for sale

Clydebank cinema in administration put up for sale

Mr Halliday (right) is delighted with his retrofit

Mr Halliday (right) is delighted with his retrofit

Man cuts heating bills in half thanks to million pound retrofit

Housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable

Housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable

'Owning a home an impossible dream' says MSP amid soaring house prices

Much-loved beauty salon closes after 9 years due to 'financial burdens'

Much-loved beauty salon closes after 9 years due to 'financial burdens'

Much-loved beauty salon closes after 9 years due to 'financial burdens'

The plans are set to bring investment and jobs to the area

The plans are set to bring investment and jobs to the area

£44m Bowling development which will bring 980 jobs given green light by council

The group will head to Dumbarton on June 10

The group will head to Dumbarton on June 10

New community campaign group to protest local service cuts with demo at council HQ

Martin Docherty-Hughes presses for action on broadband costs

Martin Docherty-Hughes presses for action on broadband costs

Local MP calls for action over families struggling to access affordable broadband

The same unions protested outside council HQ in March

The same unions protested outside council HQ in March

Local trade unions set for protest as fight against budget cuts goes on

Orlando was the top destination for Bankies this April

Orlando was the top destination for Bankies this April

Travel agent reports record breaking Easter as Bankies swoop for last minute break

DWP: some Universal Credit claimants will NOT get the £301 Cost of Living payment

DWP: some Universal Credit claimants will NOT get the £301 Cost of Living payment

Cost of living crisis

DWP: Some Universal Credit claimants will NOT get the £301 Cost of Living payment

Damon Scott: Appointment of new First Minister presents new opportunity

West Dunbartonshire Citizen's Advice Bureau are keen to help people in their latest campaign

West Dunbartonshire Citizen's Advice Bureau are keen to help people in their latest campaign

‘Debt happens’ - but Citizens’ Advice wants people to seek help in Clydebank

School meals debt written off as councillors of all parties agree on action

School meals debt written off as councillors of all parties agree on action

Glasgow City Council

School meals debt written off as councillors of all parties agree on action

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau (WDCAB) aim to provide support with new initiative 'Debt Happens'

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau (WDCAB) aim to provide support with new initiative 'Debt Happens'

'Debt is nothing to be ashamed of': Citizens' advice in West Dunbartonshire campaign

Members of both the Unite and GMB trade unions based at the Great Western Road distillery have voted to accept a pay deal worth 12 per cent over the course of the year.

Members of both the Unite and GMB trade unions based at the Great Western Road distillery have voted to accept a pay deal worth 12 per cent over the course of the year.

Strike threat called off at Drumchapel whisky plant as workers strike pay deal

When complete, the site - adjacent to the Erskine Bridge - will potentially bring hundreds of jobs to the local area and £125million a year in income to the local economy

When complete, the site - adjacent to the Erskine Bridge - will potentially bring hundreds of jobs to the local area and £125million a year in income to the local economy

Building work starts on major new Clyde marine tech park in Old Kilpatrick

How much is the next cost of living payment and when is it due to be paid?

How much is the next cost of living payment and when is it due to be paid?

How much is the next cost of living payment and when is it due to be paid?

Clydebank MP urges prepayment meter customers to redeem energy vouchers

Clydebank MP urges prepayment meter customers to redeem energy vouchers

Clydebank MP urges prepayment meter customers to redeem energy vouchers

Just 109 homes were sold in West Dunbartonshire in October last year

Just 109 homes were sold in West Dunbartonshire in October last year

West Dunbartonshire house prices rise despite fall in number of homes sold

Members of the Unite and GMB unions working at the Edrington Group plant on Great Western Road are to be balloted on possible strike action

Members of the Unite and GMB unions working at the Edrington Group plant on Great Western Road are to be balloted on possible strike action

Second trade union to ballot members on strike action at Drumchapel whisky plant

West Dunbartonshire Council's HQ in Church Street, Dumbarton, where trade union groups will hold a protest as the local authority prepares to set its budget

West Dunbartonshire Council's HQ in Church Street, Dumbarton, where trade union groups will hold a protest as the local authority prepares to set its budget

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Anti-cuts demo planned for West Dunbartonshire HQ ahead of crucial budget meeting

The trade unions will meet in Dumbarton and Clydebank next week

The trade unions will meet in Dumbarton and Clydebank next week

'Time to fight back': trade unions' rallying call ahead of Clydebank mass meeting

The initiative, dubbed ‘It All Adds Up,’ is being funded by the UK Government and provides a range of tips on how to reduce the amount of gas and electricity needed to keep homes warm this winter.

The initiative, dubbed ‘It All Adds Up,’ is being funded by the UK Government and provides a range of tips on how to reduce the amount of gas and electricity needed to keep homes warm this winter.

Take simple steps to cut your energy bills

Industry cheer as treasury U-turns on decision to scrap alcohol duty freeze

Industry cheer as treasury U-turns on decision to scrap alcohol duty freeze

Licensing bosses to warn government about restricting alcohol marketing

Roz Foyer has demanded action from the Scottish Government

Roz Foyer has demanded action from the Scottish Government

WDC Councillors unanimously back ‘Scotland Deserves Better’ campaign