Celebrations for Students at Council Campus

A total of twenty East Dunbartonshire residents graduated recently from Council employability courses aimed directly at getting them back into the labour market. Nine from the Preparing for Work course and a further 11 students gained certificates for study specifically related to the care sector.

Ross Finnie Joins Fight to Keep Leuchie House Open

West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has joined the fight to keep Leuchie House, the respite care home open.

SNP Must Come Clean on Scottish Water

Following reports this weekend that The SNP’s Scottish Futures Trust has recommended that Scottish Water be part privatised, David Whitton MSP called on the SNP Government to clarify its position on the future of the organisation.

Community Councils and Local Business Sponsor Hanging Baskets

East Dunbartonshire Council leader Rhondda Geekie thanked local business and community councils this week after they part-sponsored the Council’s Hanging Basket initiative 2010.

Re-Conditioned Childrens Bikes for Sale

East Dunbartonshire residents looking for a bargain on a child's bike should head to Kilsyth Road WorkSpaces on Monday, July 26 from 10am to 4pm.

Jo Praises Work of Specialist Cancer Nurses

Jo Swinson MP has met with specialist lung cancer nurses in Parliament, to find out about the invaluable contribution that they make to patient care.

Kennedy Asks for Help in Respect of Well Known Kirkintilloch Landmark

A concerned Councillor Charles Kennedy is seeking advice and help from Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce and from local businessman Robert Wilson regarding the need to refurbish Watson’s Fountain in Cowgate, Kirkintilloch.

Labour's Cynical Opportunism

Jo Swinson MP has hit back after an attack from local MSP David Whitton, accusing him of “cynical opportunism”.

Milngavie Ready to Fight Tesco Appeal, Says Jo

Jo Swinson MP has slammed Tesco for failing to respond to calls for them not to appeal against the rejection of their planning application.

Wealthy Must Pay Their Fare Share, Says Jo

In the House of Commons yesterday, Jo Swinson MP pressed the government to crack down on tax avoidance to make sure the wealthiest pay their fare share toward tackling the deficit.

Jo Welcomes Bearsden Boys to Westminster

Jo Swinson MP met with 1st Bearsden Boys’ Brigade this week as they paid a visit to Parliament.

Jo Welcomes Rethink of Repressive Anti-Terror Laws

Jo Swinson MP has welcomed the announcement of a review of counter-terror legislation introduced by the Labour Government

Torture Inquiry Long Overdue – Jo Swinson

Jo Swinson MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an independent inquiry into Britain’s involvement in the torture of detainees.

SPT Reduce and Standardise Pay-As-You-Go Fee

Following further negotiations with Strathclyde Passenger for Transport (SPT) officials, East Dunbartonshire Council announced today (Frid) that a standard fare had been agreed for all pay-as-you-go buses on school routes.

New “Bogus Charity” Operating in East Dunbartonshire

Jo Swinson MP is warning people not to be misled by ‘Do Not Delay!’, who are giving out “charity” collection bags in East Dunbartonshire.

David Whitton MSP Calls on Lib Dem MP to Vote Against Unfair Vat Rise

20% rise on its way in January unless MPs can defeat it in the House of Commons

Top Scottish Cycling Accolade for Bishopbriggs

Pupils in Bishopbriggs are the most cycle-friendly in Scotland according to a leading cycling publication.

Scottish Funding Forecast Reveals SNP Can Come Forward with Budget Plans in September

SCOTS NEED TRANSPARENCY ON CUTS

Libraries Tackle Teenage Troubles

Teenagers and those with problem skin are being invited to come along to the William Patrick Library and hear acne-expert Elaine Mummery dispel words of skin care and nutritional wisdom.

Cycle Recycle - A Wheely Good Idea

A clever and timely new Council-supported scheme is ticking the recycling box, leading to employment for six youngsters and giving plenty of local young – and older – residents lots of fun.