Making Waves with Swim Week

No doubt about it – East Dunbartonshire’s Swim Week (June 17 to 24) made a big splash in and around the area.

Teachers Dust Down Desks & Gain More Pupils

Hundreds of children in Guyana have benefited from the closure of East Dunbartonshire Secondary Schools.

250 Pupils Honoured for a Year Full of Achievements

Over two nights at special achievement ceremonies held in Bishopbriggs Academy, more than 250 pupils from East Dunbartonshire’s Primary, Special and Secondary schools were honoured for their success during the last year.

School's Eco Committee Rewarded for Tackling Litter

Nine Pupils from Killermont Primary School Eco Committee were recently recognised by the Council for their efforts in tackling litter in and around their school.

East Dunbartonshire Primary Schools' School Bulb Competition Winners

Primary pupils throughout East Dunbartonshire Schools took part in the 2010 School bulb competition.

Jo Swinson Calls for Free-To-Air Women's Sport

In the House of Commons yesterday, Jo Swinson MP called on the Government to include women’s sporting events on the Free-to-Air list.

Carlaw Welcomes "Responsible" Emergency Budget

Carlaw responds to emergency budget

East Dunbartonshire's Young Talent Dance Their Way to Delhi

East Dunbartonshire Council, in partnership with Culture and Sport Glasgow, has offered local residents an opportunity to participate in the closing ceremony of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games

Jo Presses Scotland Minister on Renewable Energy

In the House of Commons last week Jo Swinson MP urged the new Minister for Scotland to drive forward the transition toward renewable energy.

Turnbull High Pupils Meet Jo Swinson in Parliament

Jo Swinson MP welcomed pupils from Turnbull High School to Parliament last week on their school trip to London.

Children's Panel Celebrations

Seasoned and newer members of East Dunbartonshire’s Children’s Panel were praised recently for their work and dedication.

East Dunbartonshire School Shoots to Top of Class

Innovative pupils and staff at Bishopbriggs Academy have been rewarded with a prestigious honour at this year’s Scottish Education Awards.

Kennedy Welcomes Upgrading of Lights at Milton of Campsie Cross

A delighted Councillor Charles Kennedy has welcomed a commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council’s Roads Department to upgrade public street lighting in the Milton Cross area of Milton of Campsie.

Kennedy Attacks “Pay As You Go” Con

An angry Councillor Kennedy has described the proposals for Pay as You Go for school transport is nothing short of a monstrous con.

Council Secures £1.5m in External Funding

More than £1.5m was generated for the Council in external funding for the year 2009/10.

Council Identifies £350,000 of Fraudulent Claims

East Dunbartonshire Council was the top authority when it came to Housing and Council Tax Benefit detection.

McMillan Looks Forward to Action Mesothelioma Day

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Friday) lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament supporting the fifth annual Action Mesothelioma Day, which will occur on 2nd July 2010.

McMillan Welcomes Cashback for Communities Funding

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny MacAskill that grass-roots level athletics, badminton, hockey, squash and tennis will benefit from a £1.5 million investment over the next two years using funds from the Scottish Government's Cashback for Communities initiative.

McMillan Welcomes Award for Bishopbriggs Academy

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Friday) welcomed the news that Bishopbriggs Academy picked up the award for Enterprise & Employability at the 2010 Scottish Education Awards.

Get on Your Bike...And Swim!

Adults and youngsters in East Dunbartonshire are being urged to get on their bikes and gain a free swim from June 19 to 27.