The council has introduced a change to its street naming and numbering policy.

Approved by West Dunbartonshire Council’s planning committee, the changes will provide an opportunity for notable individuals to be honoured.

The revised initiative allows communities and individuals to propose street names that reference those who have made significant contributions to the area, as well as suggestions that commemorate the region’s history or natural environment.

The policy allows for residents to name local figures, community leaders, historical figures or those who have been prominent in historical events.

The new rules exclude naming any living people with a 10-year time gap to assess someone’s impact and contribution before immortalising them in a street name.

Councillor Lawrence O’Neill, convener of planning, said: "The people of West Dunbartonshire take great pride in their area and I am delighted that residents will get a chance to have their say on how new streets are named.

"This is a sensible and creative approach which is of benefit to both the council and members of the community."

Approved suggestions will be kept in a name bank, split into three areas - Clydebank, Dumbarton and Vale of Leven.

This process will prevent the risk of delaying development and ensure thorough community consultation while deciding on street names.

Names which will be retained in the bank must be easily pronounced and spelt to avoid confusion, especially in the case of an emergency.

Suggestions can be submitted by email to cagchanges@west-dunbarton.gov.uk with an online form which will be available through the council’s website.

Submissions can be made at any time through internal engagement, consultation events with residents throughout the year and councillor engagement with constituents.

The planning committee will review every 15 submissions.

Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, vice-convener of planning, said: “I encourage people from throughout West Dunbartonshire to get involved and suggest street names so that new developments can truly capture the spirit of West Dunbartonshire’s rich history.”