Council gathers local views on future of economy

East Dunbartonshire Council has been gathering the views of its partners, local businesses and elected members on the future of the area in a bid to help shape its new economic development strategy.

Lenzie resident pleads guilty to benefit fraud

Baljinder Singh Atwal, aged 52, of Maple Drive, Lenzie appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 8 May, 2012 facing charges relating to fraudulently obtaining benefits from both the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and East Dunbartonshire Council.

Council Election Results

Results of Council Elections held on 3 May 2012.

Chief Executive sets record straight

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Chief Executive has responded to claims printed in the local press about plans for the new William Patrick Library and Community Hub in Kirkintilloch.

Council discovers £1million in fraud

East Dunbartonshire Council’s benefit fraud team has detected an unprecedented level of fraud with more than £1 million being established in the last financial year.

Good Egg Guide to help parents of new drivers

Parents of new drivers can rest a bit easier thanks to the launch of the new ‘Good Egg Guide for Parents of New Drivers’, which East Dunbartonshire Council is supporting and distributing.

Don't let the focus be on you

Environmental wardens and police officers in East Dunbartonshire can now focus in on crime and anti-social behaviour as they patrol the area with body worn cameras.

An evening with Jackie Kay MBE at Bishopbriggs Library

Bishopbriggs' award winning poet and novelist Jackie Kay MBE is appearing at Bishopbriggs Library.

Residents encouraged to get snapping

Residents across East Dunbartonshire are being invited to get snapping and enter a photography competition organised by the East Dunbartonshire Equality Engagement Group.

East Dunbartonshire Schools are Top of the Class

An inspirational probationary teacher from Kirkintilloch and Craighead Primary School in Milton of Campsie has beaten off stiff competition from across Scotland to be selected as a finalist at the Scottish Education Awards 2012.

Peter Buchanan Award for Personal Endeavour

The Council agreed at a recent Education Committee to approve the launch of a new award for young people named the Peter Buchanan Award for Personal Endeavour.

Consultation for Lairdsland Primary School

Following the consultation about the proposal to relocate a new build Lairdsland Primary School in the Southbank area of Kirkintilloch, a report was sent to Education Scotland, formerly HMIE.