Alexandria Community Council Update for July 2023
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27th July 2023

Alexandria Community Council Update for July 2023

***ALEXANDRIA CC UPDATE***

July has been a bit of a washout weatherwise, but Alexandria CC are pleased with some of the progress made in the town:

* Mitchell Way appears to have made a step forward (step not stride) following LIDL's application being passed by West Dunbartonshire Council. We look forward to further progress.

* Council hosted Free Family Fun Day events taking place at Christie Park on three separate dates (one already taken place and was successful). Many residents and their families have enjoyed this so far.

* The upcoming Traders Market at Overburn Street Car Park on Saturday 12th August. This was arranged by Alexandria Traders Association, who are working hard to bring in as many stalls as possible. HOWEVER, there is also continuing frustrations and sadness:

* Cultural communication problems with some departments in West Dunbartonshire - simple enquiries not being acknowledged. This has to improve. Non acknowledgment gives an impression of being ignored - whether intentional or not.

* Local businesses closing. This is due to a number of factors including financial constraints placed on business owners in the last couple of years.

The above demonstrates while we are moving forward, is that there is much work to do. The town of Alexandria still feels side-lined in "forward planning" local authority wise and not fully appreciated as a place that practically sits next door to Loch Lomond, one of the most popular places in the world. Considering this, you can see why local residents are so angry and frustrated.

If you have a question or enquiry please do not hesitate to contact us either via this Facebook page or call 01389 720970 (please leave a message).

Thank you for your support.
Harry McCormack,
Secretary

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30th September 2025

Vale of Leven Academy MacMillan Coffee Morning

Well done to everyone who supported our MacMillan coffee morning today. Your support is much appreciated.

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24th September 2025

Tree of Knowledge delivered workshops

Andrew from Tree of Knowledge delivered workshops to our S1 pupils today.

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3rd September 2025

RESPONSE FROM SCOTRAIL CUSTOMER RELATIONS TO ALEXANDRIA CC'S CONCERNS BALLOCH LANE (VIA ALEXANDRIA)

***RESPONSE FROM SCOTRAIL CUSTOMER RELATIONS TO ALEXANDRIA CC'S CONCERNS ABOUT SERVICES ON BALLOCH LANE (VIA ALEXANDRIA)***

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25th August 2025

ALEXANDRIA CC'S LETTER TO SCOTRAIL WITH REGARDS TO SERVICE IN BALLOCH

***ALEXANDRIA CC'S LETTER TO SCOTRAIL WITH REGARDS TO SERVICE IN BALLOCH LANE (VIA ALEXANDRIA)***

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21st August 2025

ALEXANDRIA CC'S SECOND LETTER TO FIRST BUS GLASGOW

CALL FOR BUS SERVICE 1/1A ROUTE REVERSAL OR SERVICE 204/205 IMPROVEMENT FOR ALEXANDRIA

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20th August 2025

Community groups and charity organisations get a share of £1m in funding

Community groups in West Dunbartonshire have benefited from more than £987,319 in grants to support vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.

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24th July 2025

ALEXANDRIA BID (FORMERLY ALEXANDRIA TRADERS ASSOCIATION)

Alexandria BID: A BID is where businesses, within a defined geographical area, vote to invest collectively in local improvements over and above those provided by statutory authorities

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23rd July 2025

Carers of West Dunbartonshire Online Event

Carers of West Dunbartonshire will be holding an online information session on Thursday, 31st July at 6:30 pm.

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Local information for Alexandria

Selection of key pages around Alexandria

Parkinson's UK: Grants of up to £3,000 will be available for local groups, exercise coaches 
and activity providers in Alexandria

Parkinson's UK: Grants of up to £3,000 will be available for local groups, exercise coaches and activity providers in Alexandria

Parkinson's UK: Grants of up to £3,000 will be available for local groups, exercise coaches and activity providers

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About Alexandria Community Website

About Alexandria Community Website

Find out more about our Alexandria Community Website.

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Central Alexandria Tenants and Residents Association

Central Alexandria Tenants and Residents Association

Details about CATRA in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

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Time for Tully

Time for Tully

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Alexandria Community Centre

Alexandria Community Centre

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Levenvale Older People Walfare Association

Levenvale Older People Walfare Association

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Vale of Leven Bowling Club

Vale of Leven Bowling Club

Details about Vale of Leven Bowling Club in Alexandria.

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Useful contact numbers for residents in Alexandria

Useful contact numbers for residents in Alexandria

Find useful contact numbers for local and national services for Alexandria

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