👩🏻🦰 • @thesnp clydebank central councillor • often found reading • veggie • my own views • she/her • 🏴
West Dunbartonshire
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Sophie Traynor retweeted
Congratulations to Cllr Andy Buntin the newest @theSNP Councillor with a fantastic result in Mid Argyll.
Mid Argyll (Argyll & Bute) Council By-Election Result [1st Prefs]:
🎗️ SNP: 46.1% (+15.0)
🔶 LDM: 17.4% (+14.1)
🌳 CON: 12.9% (+1.3)
➡️ RFM: 8.5% (New)
◼️ RES: 7.0% (New)
💠 IFS: 5.3% (+2.9)
🙋 Ind: 2.8% (New)
No Inds (-35.9, -4.7, -4.4, -1.7) or LAB (-4.9) as previous.
SNP 'Gain' from Independent - Elected Stage 5.
Changes w/ 2022.
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It was great to host this community safety event in partnership with the Parkhall Tenants & Residents Association last week.
It provided a vital opportunity for residents to constructively engage with those responsible for community safety and policing in our area.
Parkhall residents join forces with safety agencies to tackle community concerns ift.tt/Et4O9bu
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things we love to see 👏
The SNP will bring Scotland's bus network back into public control by the end of this Parliament, using franchising and regulation to improve services for passengers. #SNP26
ALT Bus stop sign on a rural rocky landscape with SNP's pledge to return bus networks to public control for the 2026 conference.
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Misogyny has no place in Scotland.
A new £1 million Respect Fund will give every school in Scotland resources to challenge sexism, educate young people and promote equality.
#SNP26
ALT Stack of open books with text promising schools resources to combat misogyny at SNP's 2026 Annual National Conference.
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This morning I took part in a meeting focused on the multi-agency approach to tackling firework related crimes and anti-social behaviour as we approach halloween & bonfire night.
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Scotland's parliament has just backed Scotland's right to decide on independence.
Sign here to back Scotland’s right to decide: yes.scot/decide
ALT Modern Scottish Parliament building under a clear blue sky with bold text supporting Scotland's right to decide on independence.
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Sophie Traynor retweeted
The Scottish Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to back Scotland's right to decide our future.
Now it's time to turn that right into reality and ensure that people in Scotland can make their voices heard in a referendum.
Westminster must not stand in the way of democracy.
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Sophie Traynor retweeted
Our next community Carers Café will take place on Thursday 24 September, from 2.30pm – 4pm in the
@GJCHotel
For more information email, please contact: gilleco574@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
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Sophie Traynor retweeted
💚 BEREAVEMENT & LOSS GROUP 💚
Our 6-week group is starting back up, offering a safe, supportive space to connect with others experiencing loss. 🤝
📅 Wednesdays | 14 Oct–18 Nov
🕙 10am–12pm
📍 Stepping Stones, Clydebank
💚 Get in touch to join the waiting list.
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🤝 Leaders of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales have signed memorandum on independence to work together.
All nations should have a choice over their future.
ALT Joint statement by Plaid Cymru, SNP, and Sinn Féin calling for cooperation among Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to build a stronger future through democratic means.
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Sophie Traynor retweeted
We are helping children to flourish and parents to work.
From August 2027, we will deliver breakfast clubs for children in primary schools across Scotland.
New after school and holiday childcare for primary school children will also be available from August 2029.
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We will open a free breakfast club for every primary school in Scotland from August next year.
And by the end of this parliament, we will expand childcare support from 9 months old to the end of primary.
Giving children the best start, while supporting parents into work.
ALT Graphic of John Swinney and a child sitting at a breakfast club with the big text: We will open breakfast clubs for all primary schools from August 2027
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Sophie Traynor retweeted
From this coming Monday, we are extending the £2 bus fare cap to:
📍 Glasgow
📍 Ayrshire
📍 Inverclyde
📍 Lanarkshire
📍 Renfrewshire
📍 Dunbartonshire
It's already in place in the Highlands and Islands and we will roll it out nationwide.
That's what you get with the SNP. 🏴
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Sophie Traynor retweeted
DROP-IN SUPPORT 💚
West Dunbartonshire residents 16+ – need help, advice or someone to talk to?
📍 Mon: Bruce Centre, Dumbarton
📍 Tues: Stepping Stones, Clydebank
📍 Fri: Vale of Leven Hospital
⏰ 9am–12pm | Oct–Dec
✨ Info, advice & peer support
🌟 No appointment needed!
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During today’s full council meeting I presented a motion marking @StepStones1995 35th anniversary.
Stepping Stones is an invaluable organisation here in West Dunbartonshire.
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They have built up a network of peer led support that has been instrumental in helping people improve their mental health and has been a lifeline in many of our residents darkest days.
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