East Dunbartonshire Haiti Appeal Continues to Grow

Due to the kind nature of East Dunbartonshire’s schools the funds for the Haiti Appeal’s funds continue to grow with donations flowing in on a regular basis.

Zero Rent Increase for Council Houses for 2010/11

East Dunbartonshire Council last Thursday night (11th February, 2010) approved its budget for the Housing Revenue Account for 2010/11, with no requirement to increase rent for houses, lock-ups and lock-up sites.

McMillan Urges East Dunbartonshire to Sign Up to Save a Life

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Monday) added his support to the campaign to get Scots to sign up to the Organ Donor Register.

No Empty Space to Replace Co-Op

Jo Swinson MP met with the Chief Executive Designate of Milngavie Co-op on Friday to discuss the future of the store, and has said she is hopeful it will not be replaced with an empty lot.

Council Sets Budget to Meet Challenging £8 Million Savings

Last night (Thursday 11 February), East Dunbartonshire Council agreed its budget for 2010/11, making the £8 million savings required from its current cost of service delivery

Sweet Response from Local People to Sugar Appeal to Save Honeybees

An appeal by East Dunbartonshire Council for donations of sugar has seen a whopping 100kg donated by the generous local public in an effort to save the Honeybee.

Was Kilmardinny Vote Legitimate?

Jo Swinson MP has written to East Dunbartonshire Council calling into question inconsistencies in the Council’s account of its secret meeting on Kilmardinny.

Jo Supports Kirky's Good Samaritans

Jo Swinson MP paid a visit to Samaritan’s Purse in Kirkintilloch today to congratulate them on their emergency relief work for the people of Haiti.

Town Centre Petition Against Supermarket Sprawl

Jo Swinson MP is backing a campaign by Cleddens Residents’ Group to stop Bishopbriggs Town Centre being taken over by supermarkets.

McMillan Adds His Support to Damages (Scotland) Bill

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has today (Thursday) added his support to a Members' Bill - Damages (Scotland) Bill. The proposal is for a Bill in relation to rights to damages in respect of personal injuries and death and for connected purposes.

Finnie Calls for an End to Airlines Tax on Breathing

West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has lent his support to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK and British Lung Foundation’s Campaign to end the restrictions and charges that airlines place on people with a lung condition.

Scottish Government Failing Charities over Bogus Collections

Jo Swinson has criticised the Scottish Government for failing to tackle bogus charity clothing collectors.

Council Negotiate Least Disruption During Essential Major Gas Mains Works

East Dunbartonshire Council have negotiated with Scotland Gas Networks (SGN) to try and ensure least disruption to drivers, pedestrians and shoppers during major gas mains work to be carried out in Milngavie Town Centre.

Council Tax Collection Continues to Exceed Target for 2009/10

The Policy and Resources Committee heard last night that Council Tax collection to the end of December 2009 reached 85.67%, exceeding the level of collection at this point the previous year.

Benefit Fraud Detection Recoups £432k for Council

A report to the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee this week confirmed that up to the end of December 2009 a total of £432k in fraud had been established this financial year.

New Learning Agreement Between Council and Trades Union Partners

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Policy and Resources committee last night approved a new Learning Agreement, recognising the importance of developing the skills and knowledge of its employees.

New Learning Agreement Between Council and Trades Union Partners

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Policy and Resources committee last night approved a new Learning Agreement, recognising the importance of developing the skills and knowledge of its employees. The Agreement between the Council and the non-teaching trades unions was developed through the Council’s Partnership at Work Forum.

Jo “Doing Her Bit” for British Armed Forces

Jo Swinson MP has been thanked for pledging to do her bit for the British Armed Forces family.

Population Decline Shows Need for Regeneration

Liberal Democrats Ross Finnie MSP and Jo Swinson MP have stated the need for regeneration in East Dunbartonshire is more than ever.

Finnie Disappointed by Councils Decision on Kilmardinny

West of Scotland MSP Ross Finnie is disappointed by the decision of East Dunbartonshire Council's Labour-Tory Administration to approve the controversial Kilmardinny Development.