East Dunbartonshire Libraries Launches New Free Downloadable Audio Book Service on World Book Day

Access more than 550 bestselling Clipper Audio titles and download them free in the comfort of your own home

East Dunbartonshire Council's Fraud Team Shame Another Fraudster

Isabel Canning, aged 62, of Redbrae Road, Kirkintilloch appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 18 February 2010, facing two charges of fraud.

MSP and Councillor Welcome Recommendation to Keep Princes Gate in East Dunbartonshire

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) along with Ward Councillor Gordan Low have welcomed the recommendation from the Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) for Scotland to adopt its Revised Recommendations without change, as its Final Recommendations to Scottish Ministers.

Calling Foul on Irresponsible Dog Owners and Litter Louts

Dog owners who do not clean up after their pet, and litter louts, face heavy fines and possible legal action in a crackdown launched by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Get on Your Bike for the Healthy Habits Cycle Club

Cyclists of all ages and all abilities are being invited to join the Healthy Habits Cycle Club. Starting on Saturday 13 March at 10 am, from the front of Kirkintilloch Leisure centre.

Council Delighted at Positive Joint Inspection Report for Services to Protect Children and Young People

East Dunbartonshire Council was delighted to receive a positive joint inspection report for services to protect children and young people in the area, following an inspection at the end of last year.

McMillan Raises Issue of Probationary Tenancies with Government

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has raised the issue of re-introducing probationary tenancies with the Scottish Government.

East Dunbartonshire Fairtrade

The pioneering work of the fair trade campaign for East Dunbartonshire was highlighted in a speech this week by David Whitton MSP for Strathkelvin & Bearsden.

McMillan Adds His Support to No Smoking Day

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has today (Friday) added his support to No Smoking Day which takes places this year on Wednesday 10th March 2010.

Healthy Habits is on the Map!

People in Kirkintilloch and Lenzie are being encouraged to get healthy this Spring and start walking and cycling in their local area, using a great new local map to help them get around, as part of the Healthy Habits initiative.

Jo Swinson: “Lend a Helping Hand to Local Businesses”

In the House of Commons today, Jo Swinson MP called on the Government get part-nationalised banks lending to small businesses in East Dunbartonshire.

Jo Urges Young Voters to Get Registered

Jo Swinson MP is encouraging young people in East Dunbartonshire to make sure they are registered to vote, after news that over half of 17-24 year olds are not registered to vote.

Hundreds of Reasons to Vote Liberal Democrat

Jo Swinson MP has joined Colin Firth, Brian Eno and Ken MacDonald QC in contributing to a book entitled 'Why Vote Liberal Democrat?'.

Finnie- SNP Fail on Class Sizes Once Again

West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has called for the SNP Government to be held accountable over yet more failures on the class size pledge.

Bid to Regulate Property Factors

Local MSP David Whitton has urged the regional MSPs to back proposals to give homeowners more protection by enforcing new standards on factors and property managers.

Jo Among ‘Most Influential Young Female Politicians'

Jo Swinson MP has been named one of the most influential young female politicians by Red Magazine.

MSP in Mice Alert

Mice and other infestations have been found in schools in West Dunbartonshire.

Save Our Mobile Library Service

Jo Swinson MP has highlighted the case of one 89-year-old Milngavie resident who is strongly opposing the withdrawal of mobile library services in East Dunbartonshire.

McMillan Concerned with Alcohol Related Hospital Discharges

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Monday) voiced his concerns with the news that East Dunbartonshire local authority area has seen a 7% rise in alcohol related hospital discharges.

Community Must Be Consulted on Allander Replacement

Jo Swinson MP is calling for East Dunbartonshire Council to consult with the local community on plans for replacing Allander Leisure with a new facility.