News Articles for 2021
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Buildings illuminate 16 Days of Action campaign
Monday, 22 November, 2021
Council buildings will be lit up in orange to mark the first and last days of the United Nation’s 16 Days of Action against Gender Based Violence campaign.
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Consultation taking place on Kirkintilloch Business Gateway Masterplan
Friday, 19 November, 2021
People are being asked for their views on a blueprint to create business investment, jobs, accommodation for older people and opportunities for active travel
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Views sought for LDP draft guidance consultation
Wednesday, 17 November, 2021
We want to hear your thoughts on updates to the guidance related to the East Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan (LDP) by which all planning applications are determined.
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Council mourns the death of Provost Alan Brown
Saturday, 13 November, 2021
It is with great sadness that the Council confirms the sudden death of our Provost, Alan Brown, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this devastating time.
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Council to restore memorial to local philanthropist Beatrice Clugston
Thursday, 11 November, 2021
East Dunbartonshire Council is set to restore a memorial to a local philanthropist who worked tirelessly to help sick and incurable patients in the 19th century.
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Walks, talks and the joy of being together again as Book Week Scotland returns
Thursday, 11 November, 2021
Walk with Val McDermid, learn to love the skin you are in, hear world-leading forensic anthropologist Sue Black on how she helped crack high profile criminal cases.
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East Dunbartonshire Council plans to “Turn it Purple” to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer
Wednesday, 10 November, 2021
A host of East Dunbartonshire’s best-known buildings are turning purple on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Thursday November 18, to raise awareness of this devastating cancer.
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Council to challenge proposed reduced rail service on Milngavie line
Wednesday, 10 November, 2021A motion was agreed by Council at its meeting last week to challenge the proposed reduction in service on the Glasgow to Milngavie rail line in ScotRail’s ‘Fit for the Future’ timetable review.
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Garden waste collections take a winter break
Wednesday, 10 November, 2021
Residents are being reminded that their green bins will be emptied for the last time this month ahead of a winter break.
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Unique gift ideas are waiting at East Dunbartonshire's two Christmas Exhibitions
Monday, 8 November, 2021
Shopping local has never been easier as two exhibitions selling unique Christmas gifts are running in East Dunbartonshire right up to Christmas at the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch and the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie.
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Don't pay to park your sleigh in local car parks on Saturdays in December
Monday, 8 November, 2021
Shoppers popping into town centre businesses for festive gifts and hospitality will be able to park for free on Saturdays in December, with charges suspended in the Council's fee-levying car parks.
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Council welcomes Best Value Audit Report and recognition of good progress
Saturday, 6 November, 2021
The Council considered and agreed the Best Value Audit Report which was presented by Audit Scotland, pleased that it recognised strong leadership and good services being delivered and recognising the fantastic efforts of the workforce.
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Local businesses urged to sign up and give Santa a helping hand
Friday, 5 November, 2021
Shops, service providers and hospitality venues across East Dunbartonshire are being urged to give Santa a helping hand by signing up for the new Scotland Loves Local Gift Card programme.
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Additional £1 million agreed to upgrade Pavements, Cycleways, Footpaths
Friday, 5 November, 2021
With Glasgow COP26 providing a global focus on climate action, active travel in East Dunbartonshire was given a boost when the Council agreed to allocate an additional £1 million to improve pavements, rural footpaths and cycle ways and to address flooding issues.
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New Council Webpage provides wealth of Performance Information
Wednesday, 3 November, 2021
The webpage that highlights the performance of the Council has been updated, making it easier to find information on how well the organisation is doing against its performance indicator targets and compared to other councils in Scotland.
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Local people celebrated at Investiture Ceremony
Wednesday, 3 November, 2021
Several people from across Dunbartonshire were honoured at an Investiture Ceremony in Bearsden by the Lord-Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire, Mrs Jill Young MBE last month.
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Lest We Forget - Acts of Remembrance in East Dunbartonshire
Monday, 1 November, 2021
After an enforced break due to the pandemic, the people of East Dunbartonshire will once again have the opportunity to mark Remembrance Sunday at a number of organised events across the area. -
Delighted tenants receive keys to new homes at former Council HQ site
Monday, 1 November, 2021
The first tenants have received the keys to their brand new homes as the initial phase of the Tom Johnston House site development is now complete.
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‘Your Voice Matters’ – two weeks left to have your say
Monday, 1 November, 2021
Hundreds of people across East Dunbartonshire have already had their say on what the 2022/23 Council budget should focus on - and there is still time to get involved.
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Winter service policy 2021 launched
Tuesday, 26 October, 2021
East Dunbartonshire Council is ready to respond to the challenges of the coming winter in order to keep its traffic and pedestrians safe and moving.