New Baby Care Unit for Bishopbriggs

Jo Swinson has visited Bishopbriggs Childcare Centre to see how the construction of its new baby unit is coming along.

Jo Swinson MP Has Paid a Visit to Filter Clear

Jo Swinson MP has paid a visit to Filter Clear – a Kirkintilloch-based business which has thrived despite the recession.

McMillan Shocked by Labour MSP's Comments to 'Limit' Public Benefits

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Thursday) highlighted his shock at Labour MSP David Whitton's comments which allude to possibly limiting public benefits such as free prescriptions and free concessionary travel.

National Praise for Council Following Care Commission Inspections

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Social Work service has received yet more praise from the Care Commission, the independent care services regulator, following its inspections of Council services for adults and children.

Hmie 2010 – Lenzie Primary Make Significant Progress

Lenzie Primary School has recently received their follow-through report since the HMIE visited the school in January 2008.

Douglas Academy Receives Encouraging Hmie Report

Not only are pupils of Douglas Academy highly motivated and determined to do well, they are friendly, respectful and confident learners. The relationship between pupils and teachers is very positive and almost all young people enjoy their learning, feeling valued and well supported in the school.

Hmie 2010 – St Ninian's Make the Grade

St Ninian’s High School has recently received their follow-through report since the HMIE visited the school in March 2008, receiving 1 excellent and 2 very good.

Free Home Safety Survey for over 75's in East Dunbartonshire

In a new joint venture, Strathclyde Police and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, supported by East Dunbartonshire Community Safety Partnership are offering free Joint Home Safety Surveys to all residents within East Dunbartonshire who are over the age of 75.

Energy Efficiency Initiatives in Council Houses Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

Progress on the Council’s insulation programme for its council housing was reported to the recent Development and Infrastructure Committee. The Council is carrying out a number of energy efficiency initiatives across its Council houses in order to achieve the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) by 2015 and to reduce its carbon footprint.

Council Wins Kellogg's Award for Water Polo

East Dunbartonshire Council has recently been awarded the Kellogg’s Swim Active Service Provider of the Year Award for their work in promoting swimming throughout the authority.

Civic Reception Celebrates Work of the Justices of the Peace

A civic reception has been held to recognise the service given by Justices of The Peace to the communities within East Dunbartonshire.

Extension of 20 Mph Speed Limit, Wester Cleddens Road, Bishopbriggs

At its meeting last night, the Council’s Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed to make the existing temporary part-time 20 mph speed limit on Wester Cleddens Road, Bishopbriggs permanent.

Flood Prevention in East Dunbartonshire

As part of its commitment to deliver flood prevention and land drainage support in East Dunbartonshire, the Council has produced its latest Biennial Flood Report.

Roads Capital Programme of £4.49 Million Agreed for 2010/11

The Development and Infrastructure committee approved the Roads Capital programme for 2010/11 at its meeting on Tuesday 27 April.

High Level Accommodation Strategy to Support the Delivery of Effective, Customer-Focused Council Services to East Dunbartonshire

The Council recently approved a high level accommodation strategy which will ensure that effective, customer focussed Council services can be delivered.

Sports Hall Demolition Begins

Jo Swinson has called on East Dunbartonshire Council to stand firm on securing community facilities for Bishopbriggs in the town centre redevelopment as the demolition of the sports hall on the former Bishopbriggs Academy site began this week.

Local Plan 2 Approaches Examination Stage

The latest stage in the development of East Dunbartonshire’s new Local Plan (Local Plan 2), was reported to Council at its meeting on Thursday 22 April.

Council Agrees Bid for Further Funds to Build Council Houses in Kirkintilloch

At its meeting last night (Thursday 22 May 2010), East Dunbartonshire Council agreed to submit a bid to the Scottish Government for a share of the third tranche of funding for new council house building in the area.

McMillan Welcomes Funding to Tackle Harmful Drinking

Stuart McMillan MSP, (West of Scotland, SNP) has today (Monday) welcomed the news from the Scottish Government that many more Scots will receive help to tackle their harmful drinking habits this year, thanks to Scottish Government funding to tackle alcohol misuse.

Jo Backs Swimming Club Against Developers

Jo Swinson paid a visit to the Milngavie & Bearsden Amateur Swimming Club on Saturday to support their calls for Allander Leisure to be kept open.