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More backing for Argyll and Bute’s Rural Growth Deal

The case for Argyll and Bute’s Rural Growth Deal has had a further boost following the latest ‘very positive’ discussions with the UK Government.  Argyll and Bute Council leader, Councillor Aileen Morton, met with David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland, in Lochgilphead on Tuesday, August 28.  Mr Mundell had travelled to Argyll and Bute for the latest in the council’s series of high-level meetings with both the Scottish and UK governments, making the case for additional investment in the area.

29 August 2018

Could you help a child?

Could you offer a child a home in a secure, loving environment? If so, Argyll and Bute Council is looking for you to come forward and apply to become a foster carer. There are currently a number of young people looking for foster carers in Argyll and Bute, either on a temporary basis while plans are made for their future, or for an extended period if they are unable to go back to their family.

24 August 2018

Council approves Annual Education Plan for Argyll and Bute

Education staff and pupils were praised today (Thursday) when Argyll and Bute Council’s Annual Education Plan was approved the Community Services Committee.   The plan has been prepared in line with the requirements of the Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000, and brings together a range of information about the work of the service for parents, pupils, staff, carers and communities.  

23 August 2018

Plana Foghlaim Bliadhnail air aontachadh

Chaidh moladh a dhèanamh air luchd-obrach foghlaim is sgoilearan an-diugh (Diardaoin) agus Comataidh nan Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd a’ cur aonta ri Plana Foghlaim Bliadhnail Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid.   Chaidh am plana ullachadh a rèir chumhachan Achd Inbhean Sgoiltean na h-Alba msaa 2000, agus sa phlana gheibhear taghadh farsaing de dh’fhiosrachadh air obair na seirbheis do phàrantan, sgoilearan, luchd-obrach, luchd-cùraim agus coimhearsnachdan.  

23 August 2018

Housing service exceeds annual targets

Argyll and Bute Council’s Housing Services Team brought a total of 55 empty homes back into use last year- double the annual target.    This was just one of the team’s successes highlighted at today’s Community Services Committee.   

23 August 2018
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Argyll and Bute air gets clean bill of health

Air quality in Argyll and Bute is very good with low pollution indicators, a major factor for the wellbeing of its residents and visitors. The Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee heard this good news on 22 August 2018.

22 August 2018
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Planning good practice highlighted in report

The council’s Planning Service is focused on ensuring that Argyll and Bute is open for business and supporting economic growth by offering the high-quality service demanded by business and residential customers. That’s the message the service gave to the Scottish Government when it presented its 2017/18 Planning Performance Framework (PPF) Annual Report for scrutiny and scoring.

22 August 2018

Pupils create Gaelic comic to celebrate area's culture and heritage

Talented young people from four different island communities in Argyll and Bute have joined forces to create a unique Gaelic comic book which celebrates the area’s rich culture and heritage.   The comic, “Na Gaisgich” was written by primary seven pupils from Islay, Jura, Mull and Tiree as part of a transition project for going into secondary school.   The pupils were all learning Gaelic as a second language at school and were able to create the comic as a result of funding from the Scottish Government.  

21 August 2018

Sgoilearan air comaig Ghàidhlig a chruthachadh stèidhichte air cultar is dualchas na sgìre

Tha daoine òga, tàlantach bho cheithir dhiofar eileanan ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bòd air tighinn còmhla gus comaig Ghàidhlig a chruthachadh a tha a’ togail air cultar is dualchas làidir na sgìre.   Chaidh a’ chomaig, “Na Gaisgich”, a sgrìobhadh le sgoilearan air clas 7 sa bhun-sgoile à Ìle, Diùra, Muile agus Tiriodh mar phàirt de phròiseact a chuidicheas clann a tha a’ gluasad bhon bhun-sgoil chun na h-àrd-sgoile.

21 August 2018

Oban jobs fair for cleaning and catering positions

Argyll and Bute Council is holding a recruitment fair in Oban next month to showcase the variety of cleaning and catering jobs that are currently available in the area.   The event will take place on 19th September in Lorn House, from 10am until 3pm.  

21 August 2018
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