A SCOTTISH council passed its budget despite community anti-cuts protests.The Labour-led West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) had faced a shortfall of over £14 million in the coming year, but balanced the books with a combination of cuts, use of reserves and a 7.8 per cent hike in council tax.Council leader, Councillor Martin Rooney, insisted it sought to “protect essential services wherever possible” and “support West Dunbartonshire through one of the most challenging periods in recent memory.”

A SCOTTISH council passed its budget despite community anti-cuts protests.

The Labour-led West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) had faced a shortfall of over £14 million in the coming year, but balanced the books with a combination of cuts, use of reserves and a 7.8 per cent hike in council tax.

Council leader, Councillor Martin Rooney, insisted it sought to “protect essential services wherever possible” and “support West Dunbartonshire through one of the most challenging periods in recent memory.”

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