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A scheme providing low-cost internet to those who need it is set to get underway A PILOT scheme to provide low-cost internet access to digitally excluded households across West Dunbartonshire is expected to be launched this summer. The local authority is in discussion with wifi companies to develop a couple of programmes that will benefit tenants living in social housing, reduce digital exclusion and lower the attainment gap. During the housing and communities committee SNP councillor Karen Conaghan raised some questions about the council’s proposals. She said: “With respect to ou...

The three blocks have become increasingly unpopular PEOPLE living in three notorious blocks of flats in Mountblow are being asked to share their views on what should be done with the buildings. Brunswick House, Montreal House and Quebec House, all built in 1964, were identified for review by the council’s Better Homes board due to unpopularity because of their block layouts and recurring anti-social behaviour. Last month the Post told the story of one Quebec House resident who said she’d been left scared to enter her kitchen after discovering a dead rodent and chew marks on her appl...

A scheme providing low-cost internet to those who need it is set to get underway A PILOT scheme to provide low-cost internet access to digitally excluded households across West Dunbartonshire is expected to be launched this summer. The local authority is in discussion with wifi companies to develop a couple of programmes that will benefit tenants living in social housing, reduce digital exclusion and lower the attainment gap. During the housing and communities committee SNP councillor Karen Conaghan raised some questions about the council’s proposals. She said: “With respect to ou...

Climate change and rising sea levels present "a massive challenge" to West Dunbartonshire, council officials say (Photo - Turkey Red Media) TACKLING the increased risk of flooding in Dumbarton and the Vale presents a “massive challenge”, councillors have been warned. Members of West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) have heard details of a new strategy to tackle climate change and prevent flood damage to “at risk” properties across West Dunbartonshire. The local authority has created a “better homes group” to look beyond local targets and reach net zero carbon emissions on time. ...

Lessons from Anglo-Irish Agreement 36 years on can help solve issues around NI Protocol The achievements of the Anglo-Irish Agreement still hold power and can be useful in deciphering the conundrum that is Brexit and its impact on Northern Ireland, writes David Garrahy After much arm-twisting and false dawns, Boris Johnson agreed to the current arrangements which put Northern Ireland in the unique position of being part of the UK, while also having access to the EU’s Single Market. Wed, 12 May, 2021 - 06:30 David Garrahy  The Anglo-Irish Agreement is often remembered for the opposition t...