West Dunbartonshire Council is in negotiations to purchase Dumbarton's Artizan Shopping Centre. The pedestrianised precinct is a key element of their plans to regenerate and transform the town centre. Councillor Iain McLaren, convener of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and … [Read more...] about Council to Buy Dumbarton Shopping Centre
Community
Save Our Cliffs
A “clifftop coalition” of community groups is opposing development plans, which could destroy mature woodland and local heritage. If successful the proposal by Slate Island Development, would see 85 three, four and five bedroom houses built on land surrounding the former … [Read more...] about Save Our Cliffs
Zooming Down Memory Lane
by Belle Sorrell Vale of Leven Academy recently launched a Sporting Memories Virtual Club in partnership with the Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland. Nathan Williamson, Abbi Pilkington and Lucy Oliver are sixth year students who volunteered to organise and run the club - … [Read more...] about Zooming Down Memory Lane
Active Travel Boost For The Vale
by Amanda Eleftheriades The value of cycle ways, footpaths and beautiful open spaces right on our doorsteps have become more than evident over the past year. But for some the great outdoors can be difficult to access. Volunteers with the Vale of Leven Trust recognised … [Read more...] about Active Travel Boost For The Vale
Join The Ben View Blether – Sponsored Editorial
SPONSORED EDITORIAL Ben View is a community centre based in Dumbarton, that offers support services to some of the most vulnerable within our community. Our services include a youth programme, personal care for older people in the community, befriending service for older … [Read more...] about Join The Ben View Blether – Sponsored Editorial