News Articles for 2020
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Sneak peek inside reopened gallery and museum
Tuesday, 13 October, 2020The Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch and the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie are now open once again to visitors and you will be assured of a very warm welcome.
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Community groups invited to apply for funding to support their work
Monday, 12 October, 2020Organisations carrying out great work at the heart of our communities are being invited to bid for a fresh funding boost
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West Highland Way anniversary celebrates 40 years of memories and looks ahead to bright future
Tuesday, 6 October, 202040 years of memories and stories from Scotland’s most popular long-distance walking route from Milngavie to Fort William will be celebrated in an online anniversary exhibition
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Watt you need to know about switching (on) to an electric car...
Monday, 5 October, 2020A new guide aims to generate even greater interest in electric vehicles in East Dunbartonshire
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Red letter day for culture vultures as gallery and museum set to reopen
Friday, 2 October, 2020After more than six long months, two much loved local culture venues are set to reopen their doors and are inviting visitors to drop in.
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Improving picture for air quality on Clean Air Day 2020
Friday, 2 October, 2020During the COVID-19 lockdown, the country experienced cleaner air and we saw massive shifts to low pollution behaviour such as walking and cycling.
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Planning permission granted for new Boclair Academy in Bearsden
Tuesday, 29 September, 2020Planning permission to build a new Boclair Academy in Bearsden was granted at a meeting of the Planning Board today (Tuesday 29 September) and will allow the final project design to be progressed to financial close, subject to Council approval.
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Joint Council Leaders respond to latest Covid-19 measures
Wednesday, 23 September, 2020Joint Council Leaders Councillor Vaughan Moody and Councillor Andrew Polson respond to the Scottish Government’s announcement on further measures being implemented across Scotland to control the spread of Covid-19
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Residents recognised for recycling throughout the pandemic this Recycle Week
Monday, 21 September, 2020East Dunbartonshire Council and Zero Waste Scotland have thanked residents for continuing to recycle and reuse even in the midst of a global pandemic.
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Works starts on new affordable homes at Tom Johnston House site
Friday, 11 September, 2020Work has begun on a brand new affordable housing development located on the site of the former Tom Johnston house in Kirkintilloch.
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On your marks, get set ... go! Leisure centres reopen on Monday!
Friday, 11 September, 2020East Dunbartonshire's leisure centres will reopen to the public from Monday (14 September 2020), with new arrangements in place to ensure the safety of customers and colleagues
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New measures introduced by East Dunbartonshire Council to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping
Wednesday, 9 September, 2020New measures have been introduced by the Council to help tackle the surge in anti-social fly-tipping in recent months.
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Joint Leaders respond to Scottish Government announcement on local lockdown measures in East Dunbartonshire
Monday, 7 September, 2020Joint Council Leaders Councillor Vaughan Moody and Councillor Andrew Polson respond to the Scottish Government’s announcement on local lockdown measures in East Dunbartonshire...
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East Dunbartonshire's emergency services honoured by Provost and Council colleagues
Thursday, 3 September, 2020At 9am on Wednesday 9 September 2020, East Dunbartonshire Provost Alan Brown and Council employees will observe a nationwide two minute silence to mark 999 Emergency Services Day.
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Scotland is Stunning – East Dunbartonshire Council backs Zero Waste Scotland campaign
Wednesday, 2 September, 2020Visitors to East Dunbartonshire are urged not to spoil it by littering when they’re enjoying days out in our beautiful landscape.
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New Connect and Collect service to launch in East Dunbartonshire
Thursday, 27 August, 2020East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust is launching a new Connect and Collect library service for residents.
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Parking patrols resume following lockdown suspension
Friday, 14 August, 2020Parking patrols are to resume following a five month suspension as traffic levels rise to more typical levels.
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Lenzie project shortlisted for transport award
Friday, 14 August, 2020A long-term project to revamp the public realm in Lenzie has been nominated for an award
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Council to Fly Union Flag to Commemorate 75th Anniversary of VJ Day
Friday, 14 August, 2020The Union Flag will fly at the Council’s Southbank Marina Headquarters this weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day (VJ75) on Saturday 15 August 2020.
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Results Day for East Dunbartonshire Pupils
Tuesday, 4 August, 2020Amid unique and challenging circumstances, pupils from East Dunbartonshire’s eight secondary schools have received their SQA exam results.