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Young people in Argyll and Bute are achieving well according to updated 2022 exam results data published by the Scottish Qualifications Association (SQA), following the appeals process

Improved community facilities, attractive town centres and increased housing and job opportunities – these are just some of the benefits from £36 million of investment for the area, secured by Argyll and Bute Council.

Argyll and Bute Council’s plans to establish a Municipal Harbour Authority in Oban are continuing to move forward.

Argyll and Bute Council remains on course to achieve a national good practice standard for its ports and harbours – something that very few others in the UK have secured.

Argyll and Bute Council has reaffirmed its long-standing position that the Scottish Government must put a permanent solution in place on the A83 Rest And Be Thankful road as soon as possible.

Accommodation providers, local shops, caterers and services are all benefitting from an increase in filming across Argyll and Bute. Large-scale productions from the BBC and Disney are helping the local economy and helping to promote the area and encourage film tourism.

The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities Services has rated the services of Cardross Crematorium as excellent following a recent inspection.

Following publication of a major review into plans for transport investment across Scotland, councillors are to seek further discussions with the Scottish Government to express their disappointment.