West Dunbartonshire Council take action over school gates gatherings

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West Dunbartonshire is worst in Scotland for Covid casesIn total, 52,132 days were lost across the council - which chiefs say equates to around £6.75m in lost productivity.Minor illness was the top reason for absence followed by acute medical conditions and personal stress.

BREAKING: Police search residential area as part of Mary Duncan investigationThis followed huge increases in the number of cases of coronavirus in the west of Scotland – the worst hit area in Scotland currently.And it has prompted NHSGGC’s director of public health, Dr Linda de Caestecker to warn people to play by the rules.She said: “We are seeing increased number of cases in this area, often due to house parties but some also relate to visits to bars and restaurants.  Nobody wants to see pubs

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coronavirus restrictions have come into force for 800,000 Scots in some of the country's biggest council areas. Nicola Sturgeon has announced a ban on indoor household gatherings as new lockdown restrictions were imposed on Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire Sturgeon said the transmission of the Covid-19 virus was mainly happening inside people's homes and the measures may be in place for two weeks.

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New lockdown rules will be enforced in West Dunbartonshire from midnight tonight following a spike in coronavirus cases.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement today, with the new rules meaning people in the area should not meet up with other households indoors.These restrictions also apply in Glasgow and East Renfrewshire.She said the daily incidence rate of Covid-19 in West Dunbartonshire is

Police appeal after serious road crash on A82 near BallochHe said: “Homelessness is one of the most serious issues that continues to face communities in West Dunbartonshire and we must continue to tackle it head on.“While it is welcome the overall number of homeless households has fallen this year, it remains very concerning that it is the area that has the highest proportion per population.“That shows there is much work to be done to ensure everyone has a chance to have a safe and secure roof

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Two schoolchildren in West Dunbartonshire have tested positive for Covid-19, the council’s education chief has confirmed.Laura Mason revealed the figure at a full council meeting last week and said the process from the test to informing parents and applying trace and contact was “slick”.She informed councillors of the process following a question from Dumbarton councillor Karen Conaghan.Ms Mason said: “To

Mum of Cameron House victim begs for answers to end '1000 days of torture'Cases in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, which covers West Dunbartonshire, made up almost 100 of the figures reported over two days from Saturday to today.Nicola Sturgeon said: “The figures in Greater Glasgow and Clyde seem to reflect a number of small clusters rather than one or two more significant outbreaks.“The circumstances of them and any connections and patterns between them are being very carefully

Depute chief executive Graeme Struthers said the council had an ongoing strategy to invest in technology  in the civic centre and other council buildings and to further develop video conference facilities and  hybrid technologies.An update on technical progress will be brought the to the September meeting of the executive.Council leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick, chairing the meeting, said: “There have been blips with this meeting but I have attended several and I think it’s working pretty

Rutherglen and Cambuslang are missing out on discounted school meals.

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Over 7500 coronavirus tests have been carried out on care home staff and residents in West Dunbartonshire.According to figures in an official report set to be presented at a full council meeting (tomorrow) the “vast majority” of the screenings have returned a negative result.The report also lays bare the devastating impact on the council as a result of the pandemic including a £17.147million financial

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