Argyll and Bute Council has a new political composition, following the formation of ‘The Argyll and Bute Independent Councillors’ group comprising councillors George Freeman and Gordon Chalmers.

The composition of the council is now:

• Alliance of Independent Councillors – 13
• Scottish National Party – 9
• Liberal Democrats – 6
• Argyll First – 3
• Scottish Conservative and Unionist – 2
• The Argyll and Bute Independent Councillors Group – 2
• Other Councillors (not members of any political group) – 1

Please note: the Alliance of Independent Councillors,  the Liberal Democrats and Conservative groups formed a partnership for the purposes of the political administration of the council.

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