News Articles for 2024 | East Dunbartonshire Council

Baljaffray Primary School in Bearsden receives prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award

Friday, 13 September, 2024

Baljaffray Primary School in Bearsden has been awarded Gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.
Flag raised in support of 999 Emergency Services Day

Thursday, 5 September, 2024

Provost, Gillian Renwick, was joined by local officers from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service to raise the 999 Emergency Services Day flag at East Dunbartonshire Council Head Quarters in Kirkintilloch.
Festival is a splash hit as thousands set a course for Kirkintilloch

Monday, 2 September, 2024

Aquatic adventures, marvellous music and fun for all the family – the 2024 Kirkintilloch Canal Festival was a splash hit with people of all ages
Give the gift of local and support towns and villages into the bargain

Friday, 30 August, 2024
Have your say on Council priorities during our Budget Consultation

Tuesday, 27 August, 2024

The Council has launched its latest Budget consultation ahead of its meeting early next year to agree the 2025/2026 budget.
Paul Riley - The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot

Friday, 23 August, 2024

Paul Riley, best known as Winston in BBC and Netflix comedy Still Game, is bringing his brand-new stand-up show, ‘The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot’ to Kirkintilloch.
Water weekend it will be for people of all ages in Kirkintilloch!

Friday, 23 August, 2024

Thousands of people will soon set a course for the 2024 Kirkintilloch Canal Festival to enjoy the popular celebration of all things nautical and nice
Photography Exhibition at the Lillie Art Gallery could be right up your street!

Tuesday, 20 August, 2024

On Saturday 24 August a free photography exhibition will be unveiled at the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie. The exhibition is being provided by Street Level Photoworks and is entitled, ‘Disparate Individuals: Common Cause’.
Increase in Penalty Charge Notice for parking offences from September

Sunday, 18 August, 2024

Drivers who commit a parking offence in East Dunbartonshire will see an increased cost in the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) from Wednesday 4 September 2024.
Brave bears will be taking the plunge at the Kirkintilloch Canal Festival

Friday, 16 August, 2024

Brave bears, Olympic spirit, caricatures and getting groovy on the move – check out the latest additions to the 2024 Kirkintilloch Canal Festival
Classic horror story comes to Kilmardinny House

Friday, 16 August, 2024

Spend Halloween night in the company of a classic monster . . . if you dare.
Acclaimed art exhibition showcases a wealth of talent

Thursday, 15 August, 2024

A highlight of East Dunbartonshire's cultural calendar takes place this month in the heart of Kirkintilloch.
Affordable homes planned for Cleddans Playing Fields

Thursday, 8 August, 2024

Residents are being a chance to find out about proposals to build around 51 affordable homes in Kirkintilloch at a drop-in event being held in August.
Event will showcase success stories at the heart of local communities

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024

Community groups, charities and social enterprises are being invited to a special event which aims to focus the spotlight on wonderful work taking place across East Dunbartonshire
Go through the keyhole of East Dunbartonshire’s best-known buildings on Doors Open Day

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024

Iconic buildings old and new are planning to throw open their doors as part of this year’s Doors Open Day in East Dunbartonshire.
Another solid performance from East Dunbartonshire pupils in the 2024 SQA exam results

Tuesday, 6 August, 2024

It’s Results Day 2024 (Tuesday 6 August) and for hundreds of pupils across East Dunbartonshire, it’s time to learn how they have performed in their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams.
Affordable homes planned for Auchinairn

Friday, 2 August, 2024

Auchinairn could be home to over 60 new affordable homes under a new proposal from East Dunbartonshire Council.
Ready to rock the boats! Marvellous musicians join the festival line-up

Wednesday, 31 July, 2024

Preparations are well underway for the 2024 Kirkintilloch Canal Festival, with two top acts confirmed for the Saturday evening concert
Double the fun with two new playparks in time for school summer holidays

Friday, 12 July, 2024

School’s out for Summer and children in Milngavie are going wild for, not one, but two brand new play parks installed by the Council in time for the holidays.
Provost’s Community Champion Award Winners 2024

Friday, 12 July, 2024

Provost Gillian Renwick has announced the winners of her annual Community Champion Awards. The winners were chosen during an extensive judging session where the Provost and Depute Provost reviewed all submissions, agreeing on seven winners from across East Dunbartonshire.