The 2022 West Dunbartonshire Council election was held on 5 May 2022, on the same day as the 31 other local authorities in Scotland.

Each ward elected either 3 or 4 members, using the STV electoral system - a form of proportional representation.

[7] Martin Rooney was appointed Council Leader, with Michelle McGinty serving as his deputy.

[16] On 28 August 2024, Dumbarton councillor Karen Murray Conaghan was elected to serve as the new Provost, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the history of the council.

[17] A by-election was held on 13 June 2024 after Clydebank Central Labour councillor Craig Edward was removed from the party group after being charged with possession of indecent images and had resigned as a councillor after pleading guilty.