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Read the latest news from Alexandria Town Centre Community website. The latest news will be updated as much as possible in the future since the launch of this website on 29th May 2023. We aim to have as many latest news stories affecting the local community as possible, but for that to happen, we need your help with supplying any news stories you think would be of interest to the community. (Please note the latest news story must take place around Alexandria, to be added to this website.) If you have a story you want on this website, please get in touch with us either through our Online Latest News Form or email us at info@alexandria.town will all your story details. Please remember we require a photo for all news stories.


A message from Food For Thought in West Dunbartonshire
22nd September 2023

A message from Food For Thought in West Dunbartonshire

Message from Food for Thought: Members of the Community, We NEED your help. We are reaching out to you today as our Family stock shelves are practically empty.


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** Vale of Leven Academy Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Care **
20th September 2023

** Vale of Leven Academy Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Care **

The Charities’ Committee, will be hosting a coffee morning on Friday 29th September, 2023 at morning break to fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Care.


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** ALEXANDRIA CC UPDATE **
19th September 2023

** ALEXANDRIA CC UPDATE **

On behalf of Alexandria Community Council, I would like to thank everyone who has supported us as we slowly progress towards a year in operation since re-foundation.


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** Connor's Ben Lomond Climb **
17th September 2023

** Connor's Ben Lomond Climb **

Connor decided himself he wants to try and raise some money for The British Heart Foundation in hounor of his Dad who passed away last year.


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** ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY WEBSITE: SPECIALIST SKILLED LOCAL TRADERS FREE LISTING **
9th September 2023

** ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY WEBSITE: SPECIALIST SKILLED LOCAL TRADERS FREE LISTING **

Alexandria Community Website wants to promote Alexandria Specialist Skilled Traders on our new website within a listing page. Your business must be within 7 miles of Alexandria and regularly work within Alexandria.


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***ALEXANDRIA CREDIT UNION***
8th September 2023

***ALEXANDRIA CREDIT UNION***

Members notice! We are open as usual. You may have noticed we are having some exciting renovation done in the inside of the Credit Union to modernise the offices and decorate the premises


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***Alexandria Community Council: Vale of Leven FC Spare Land***
7th September 2023

***Alexandria Community Council: Vale of Leven FC Spare Land***

Vale of Leven FC have some land which they are hoping can be transformed into a community garden and be a space accessible to all. It’s a piece of land between the north end of...


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** WDC THIRD WEEKLY REFUSE BIN COLLECTION **
7th September 2023

** WDC THIRD WEEKLY REFUSE BIN COLLECTION **

WDC third weekly refuse bin connection: Alexandria CC enquiry responded by Councillor David McBride, Convener of WDC Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development (IRED). Councillor McBride's responses are in brackets.


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***Alexandria Farmers Market***
6th September 2023

***Alexandria Farmers Market***

Unfortunately due to the low number of applications from stallholders, we have sadly been left with no choice but to cancel this weekend's Alexandria Market


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***ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY CENTRE***
5th September 2023

***ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY CENTRE***

At our last meeting residents raised concerns about the future of this centre due to some recent changes in the building.


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Storytimes return next week: Tuesday 5th September
30th August 2023

Storytimes return next week: Tuesday 5th September

Storytime sessions are a fun, interactive, totally free way for families with children aged 3 to 7 years.


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**AN UPDATE ON MITCHELL WAY & SMOLLETT FOUNTAIN**
29th August 2023

**AN UPDATE ON MITCHELL WAY & SMOLLETT FOUNTAIN**

No Monday morning blues this week. Good news, team from Central Demolition Ltd currently in Mitchell Way


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***AGE CONCERN ALEXANDRIA***
28th August 2023

***AGE CONCERN ALEXANDRIA***

Age Concern Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at Leisure Centre Alexandria between 1 pm and 3 pm.


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Alexandria Community Council Update for July 2023
27th July 2023

Alexandria Community Council Update for July 2023

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


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LILY'S IS AT LILY'S.
19th July 2023

LILY'S IS AT LILY'S.

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of Lily’s Florist.


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Alexandria Community Council Update: Fountain Restoration Works 10th July 2023
10th July 2023

Alexandria Community Council Update: Fountain Restoration Works 10th July 2023

Following Alexandria CC's correspondence, WDC Planning Development have formally confirmed that LIDL's application for "Erection of Class 1 foodstore...


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Vale of Leven Hospital: Glorious Garden is a Great Getaway
5th July 2023

Vale of Leven Hospital: Glorious Garden is a Great Getaway

The Well-being garden at the Vale is in full bloom just now, offering a wonderfully calming environment for patients, visitors and staff to use.


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Alexandria Community Council Update: 4th July 2023
4th July 2023

Alexandria Community Council Update: 4th July 2023

Following Alexandria CC's correspondence, WDC Planning Development have formally confirmed that LIDL's application for "Erection of Class 1 foodstore...


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Vale of Leven AFC Pre-season Friendly Home Fixtures for July 2023
1st July 2023

Vale of Leven AFC Pre-season Friendly Home Fixtures for July 2023

Vale of Leven AFC have several pre-season friendly home fixtures throughout July 2023


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Tullichewan Tenants & Residents Association: CHAIRPERSON UPDATE – JUNE 2023
28th June 2023

Tullichewan Tenants & Residents Association: CHAIRPERSON UPDATE – JUNE 2023

Tullichewan Tenants & Residents Association: CHAIRPERSON UPDATE – JUNE 2023


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Vale of Leven Football & Athletic Club, who celebrated their 150th Anniversary as a Football Club presented a silver salver
27th June 2023

Vale of Leven Football & Athletic Club, who celebrated their 150th Anniversary as a Football Club presented a silver salver

Vale of Leven Football & Athletic Club, who celebrated their 150th Anniversary as a Football Club presented a silver salver


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Alexandria '1st' Farmers Market Saturday 24th June, 2023
24th June 2023

Alexandria '1st' Farmers Market Saturday 24th June, 2023

Alexandria '1st' Farmers Market Saturday 24th June, 2023


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Alexandria Council Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 31st May 2023
14th June 2023

Alexandria Council Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 31st May 2023

Read the latest minutes from Alexandria Council Council meeting held on Wednesday, 31st May 2023


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Vale of Leven Academy: 'Mentors in Violence Prevention' training.
14th June 2023

Vale of Leven Academy: 'Mentors in Violence Prevention' training.

Vale of Leven Academy: 'Mentors in Violence Prevention' training.


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Alexandria Community Council Update: 13th June 2023
13th June 2023

Alexandria Community Council Update: 13th June 2023

Following local media announcing that the LIDL application plans is to be decided upon at the WDC Planning Committee on Wednesday 14th June


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Vale of Leven AFC looking for players
13th June 2023

Vale of Leven AFC looking for players

Vale of Leven AFC are looking to add 3/4 players to the squad for this season.


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Alexandria Market 24th June 2023: Stall Holders Required
13th June 2023

Alexandria Market 24th June 2023: Stall Holders Required

Alexandria Market 24th June 2023: Stall Holders Required. Stallholders will be provided with an 8 foot by 8 foot covered market stall


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Alexandria Community Council Update: 10th June 2023
10th June 2023

Alexandria Community Council Update: 10th June 2023

Alexandria CC would like to express our appreciation to West Dunbartonshire Council for their support from the Communities Team and from some of the local Councillors who keep us updated as much as possible.


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Food For Thought in West Dunbartonshire
7th June 2023

Food For Thought in West Dunbartonshire

Food For Thought is looking for food items to put in our family bags for clients with Children. They run a food bank at CATRA every Tuesday between 11 am and 12 pm.


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International Nurses Day at The Vale Hospital 2023
4th June 2023

International Nurses Day at The Vale Hospital 2023

The Vale of Leven Hospital, as with all services in NHSGGC, marked International Nurses Day recently on 12th May 2023.


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Looking For Vale Volunteers
2nd June 2023

Looking For Vale Volunteers

Do you have some free time and are interested in local heritage around the Vale?


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Alexandria Community Council Update: 1st June 2023
1st June 2023

Alexandria Community Council Update: 1st June 2023

We're fast approaching the halfway point of 2023, and we continue to work hard on making the voice of the residents of Alexandria heard at West Dunbartonshire level.


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Vale Oncology Unit | Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation’s lunch
1st May 2023

Vale Oncology Unit | Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation’s lunch

Sir Alex Ferguson proved to be real champion helping to hand over a £50,000 cheque to the Vale of Leven Oncology Unit on behalf of a Glasgow-based charity.


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Mitchell Way Demolition Works
28th April 2023

Mitchell Way Demolition Works

Letter from Councillor Martin Rooney, Leader of West Dunbartonshire Council in response to our letter of concern with Mitchell Way Demolition Works (April 2023)


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Work to commence on Smollet Fountain project
15th March 2022

Work to commence on Smollet Fountain project

Download PDF The first phase of the Smollet Fountain project is expected to commence in May 2022. This will involve adjusting the road layout, widening footways and managing traffic flow to...


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Draft Town Centre Masterplan published!
3rd September 2021

Draft Town Centre Masterplan published!

The Town Centre Masterplan has now been prepared and will be considered by the Council's Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee on 15 September 2021. You can see the...


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New consultation now live!
12th May 2021

New consultation now live!

After enforced delays due to COVID, the next phase of consultation on the town centre masterplan and a long term vision for the whole town is now live! Please go to alexandria.town to find out more...


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Main Street Canopy Enhancements
3rd May 2020

Main Street Canopy Enhancements

West Dunbartonshire Council is exploring ways to enhance the street scape and improve the lighting along the Main Street. The part of Main Street that we're currently proposing to improve starts a...


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Early ideas for the Masterplan
6th February 2020

Early ideas for the Masterplan

We've had loads of input already to the Masterplan, through one-to-one chats with groups and individuals, on-street with passers-by and during workshops in the schools. These chats are generating ...


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All Dressed Up
Strathleven Financial Services Limited
Vale of Leven Credit Union
Lomond Fishmongers
Hays Travel
W & J Sloans