West Dunbartonshire Council
Lauren Crooks possesses extensive experience in strategic communications and journalism, currently serving as the Strategic Communications, Culture and Performance Manager at West Dunbartonshire Council since June 2018. Prior to this role, Lauren held various positions within the council, including Communications Team Leader and Communications Officer. Freelance journalism work was completed from April to July 2018, alongside a significant tenure at Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd from September 2010 to April 2018, where Lauren served as Assistant News Editor and News Reporter. Additional freelance writing and reporting experience includes contributions to notable publications such as the Daily Record, Scottish Sun, and Scottish Daily Mail. Lauren began a journalism career as News Editor/Reporter at Deadline News from April 2007 to July 2009, after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Strathclyde and completing NCTJ training in Newspaper Journalism.
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West Dunbartonshire Council
West Dunbartonshire Council serves 89,590 residents and a lively business community in an area stretching from the banks of Loch Lomond to the shores of the Clyde. The region is one of great diversity and natural beauty and is just half an hour from the heart of Glasgow. The area also has a rich heritage, shaped by its world-famous shipyards, and boasts attractions including the iconic Titan Crane and Dumbarton Rock. There is huge potential for growth and a £100million capital investment programme is underway which is regenerating town centres, developing new public buildings, constructing hundreds of homes and attracting businesses to improve the economy. In the last 12 months, the Council has opened a new multi-million pound leisure centre, a state of the art care home and two new schools. A new secondary school and an education campus are currently being developed. Construction is also underway on new Council offices which will relocate 500 staff to the centre of Dumbarton and kick start the regeneration of the town centre.