Renowned South African Campaigner Visits Local Library

South African social campaigner, Denis Goldberg will be visiting William Patrick Library, Kirkintilloch, on Tuesday 27th April at 3.00pm to discuss his newly published autobiography.

Council Failing Disabled Voters in East Dunbartonshire

Jo Swinson has criticised East Dunbartonshire Council for failing to provide information on disabled access to its polling stations.

McMillan Supports CSV Grab a Grant Campaign

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP, West of Scotland) has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement by Community Service Volunteers (CSV) that they are offering 2 different awards - SNH Biodiversity grant of £250 and Action Earth awards of £50.

Young People's Art 17 April – 24 April 2010

The budding young artists, aged 8 to 17 years, who attend the Saturday morning art classes at the Lillie Art Gallery, are holding their exhibition this year at Kilmardinny Arts Centre.

Majority of East Dunbartonshire Care Services Are Making the Grade

The findings of the first major national survey of the quality of care services in Scotland has found that services in East Dunbartonshire are better than up to the mark.

Jo Supports Bishopbriggs Ceilidh Band

Jo Swinson MP paid a visit Bishopbriggs Ceilidh Band this week to hear them rehearse in Auchinairn Public Hall.

Lib Dems Celebrate Election Campaign Launch

Jo Swinson MP joined Nick Clegg and Tavish Scott in Glasgow this week for the launch of the Scottish Liberal Democrats’ General Election campaign.

Public Hearing Needed on Tesco Plans

Jo Swinson MP has slammed the decision of planners at East Dunbartonshire Council to approve the expansion of Tesco in Milngavie.

Benefit Fraudster Sentenced to Community Service

Isabel Canning, aged 62, of Redbrae Road, Kirkintilloch appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 6 April 2010 for sentencing after previously pleading guilty at a hearing in February 2010 to two charges of fraud.

EDCVS Become First in Scotland to Scoop Excellence Award

East Dunbartonshire Council for Voluntary Services (EDCVS) have become the first CVS in Scotland to be awarded the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Committed to Excellence Award.

Jo Swinson Calls for Bank Bosses to Be Sacked if They Fail to Meet Lending Targets

Jo Swinson MP has joined Nick Clegg and Vince Cable in calling for the Boards of Directors of publicly owned banks to be sacked if they fail to meet lending targets in the next year.

School's Eco Committee Rewarded for Tackling Litter

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

Kilmardinny Section 75 Negotiations

East Dunbartonshire Council has been negotiating with developers to agree and sign the Section 75 Agreement for the Kilmardinny and Westpark site.

Lib Dems Must Come Clean on Child Benefit Policy.

Strathkelvin & Bearsden MSP David Whitton & East Dunbartonshire Labour Candidate Mary Galbraith today accused the Liberal Democrats of lacking credibility on Child Benefit policy.

McMillan Welcomes Fall in Prescription Charges

Stuart McMillan MSP, (West of Scotland, SNP) has today (Thursday) welcomed the news from the Scottish Government that prescription charges fell again today and this is the last reduction before they are abolished entirely next year.

McMillan Welcomes Climate Challenge Funding for East Dunbartonshire

Stuart McMillan MSP, (West of Scotland, SNP) has today (Thursday) welcomed the news from the Scottish Government that the final tranche of Climate Challenge Fund has been announced and it will support 90 community projects throughout Scotland.

Salmond Economic Adviser Gives Game Away on Scottish Water Sell-Off

Strathkelvin & Bearsden MSP David Whitton today acted with anger comments from one of Alex Salmond's closest economic advisers, Crawford Beveridge, who welcomed calls for Scottish Water to be privatised.

Liberal Democrats “Determined” to Reverse School Bus Cuts

Jo Swinson MP has welcomed a move by the Liberal Democrats to reverse the Council’s unpopular decision to cut free school bus services.

SNP Heating Programme Leaves Pensioners in the Cold

Strathkelvin and Bearsden MSP, David Whitton has attacked the SNP Government’s failure to deliver on their new energy assistance programme.

Pedal Power This Easter at Lenzie Moss

Following the success of the launch event, the Healthy Habits Cycle Club is inviting all riders – whatever your age or ability to come along for a cycle ride to Lenzie Moss on Saturday 3rd April.