Clydebank (district) facts for kids
| Clydebank | |
 Council Offices, Clydebank |
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| Geography | |
| HQ | Clydebank |
| History | |
| Created | 16 May 1975 |
| Abolished | 31 March 1996 |
| Succeeded by | (Part of) West Dunbartonshire |
Quick facts for kids Demography |
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| 1991 population | 45,717 |
| Politics | |
| Governance | Clydebank District Council |
Clydebank (Scottish Gaelic: Bruach Chluaidh) was a special area in Scotland. From 1975 to 1996, it was one of the local government districts. This means it had its own council that looked after local services.
The Clydebank district was part of a larger area called Strathclyde. It included the town of Clydebank and other nearby places. These areas are located to the north-west of the big city of Glasgow.
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History of Clydebank District
The Clydebank district was created in 1975. This happened because of a new law in Scotland. The law changed how local areas were managed. It set up a two-part system. There were larger "regions" and smaller "districts" within them.
Clydebank became one of 19 districts in the Strathclyde region. Before this, the area was part of Dunbartonshire. The new district took parts from the old Clydebank Burgh and the Old Kilpatrick District.
Clydebank was one of the smallest districts in terms of size. The main town was Clydebank itself. But the district also included other towns. These were Duntocher, Faifley, Hardgate, and Old Kilpatrick.
To the north, the Kilpatrick Hills rose steeply. The River Clyde formed the southern edge of the district. The city of Glasgow was to the south-east. There was also some farmland to the north-east. This was near the border with Bearsden and Milngavie. To the west was the Dumbarton district.
The Clydebank district stopped existing in 1996. Another new law changed local government again. This time, regions and districts were replaced. New "unitary council areas" were created.
The Clydebank area then joined with most of the nearby Dumbarton district. Together, they formed the new West Dunbartonshire council area. At first, the new area was going to be called "Dumbarton and Clydebank". But the local leaders asked for the name to be changed. They chose "West Dunbartonshire" instead.
Who Was in Charge? (Political Control)
The first election for the Clydebank District Council was in 1974. The council officially started its work on May 16, 1975. Here's how different political parties were in charge over the years:
| Party in control | Years | |
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| No overall control | 1975–1980 | |
| Labour | 1980–1996 | |
This table shows which party had the most power in the council. "No overall control" means no single party had enough seats to make all the decisions alone.
Council Elections
People voted in elections to choose who would be on the council. Here's how the seats were divided after each election:
| Year | Seats | Labour | SNP | Conservative | Independent / Other | Notes |
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| 1974 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Where the Council Worked
The Clydebank District Council first worked from the Clydebank Town Hall. This building was built in 1902. It was originally for the old Clydebank Town Council.
Soon after the new district was formed, a new building was built. It was called the Council Offices. This new headquarters was finished in 1979. It was located where Rosebery Place and Kilbowie Road meet.
After the Clydebank district was abolished, the Council Offices were still used. They provided extra space for the new West Dunbartonshire Council. That council had its main offices in Dumbarton. The Clydebank Council Offices were later taken down in 2017.
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