http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk Argyll and Bute Council News en Thursday 02 September 2010 Thursday 02 September 2010 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.3 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3313157 Argyll and Bute Council has decided not to part-fund a yacht berthing facility in Oban Bay. 31/08/10 /content/news/general/3313157 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3312537 Raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins have been identified in various areas of Argyll and Bute. 30/08/10 /content/news/general/3312537 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3312517 An Argyll and Bute Council employee has been nominated as UK School Librarian of the Year 2010. 30/08/10 /content/news/general/3312517 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311997 Scotland Transerv has announced more roadworks to two stretches of the A83 trunk route. 24/08/10 /content/news/general/3311997 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311937 An official inspection of Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh has praised the school for all aspects of the education it provides. 24/08/10 /content/news/general/3311937 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311857 More than 400 people are expected to descend on Garelochhead next week in what promises to be one of the biggest beach-cleaning efforts in the country. 24/08/10 /content/news/general/3311857 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311651 Education chiefs visit Rothesay Joint Campus 20/08/10 /content/news/general/3311651 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311648 Education, vision and local food on the menu when cabinet visits Bute 20/08/10 /content/news/general/3311648 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311153 Allow us to begin to save Helensburgh's former Clyde Community Education Centre is the call from councillors from across the Helensburgh and Lomond Area. 20/08/10 /content/news/general/3311153 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311524 Project members from Argyll and Bute Council were on hand to answer questions at a drop-in session held in Campbeltown last week. 20/08/10 /content/news/general/3311524 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311518 The Tayvallich to Jura passenger ferry will continue its operation until the end of September after extra funds were allocated to support it. 20/08/10 /content/news/general/3311518 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311441 A new Bookbug reading programme for young children is being launched next week in Argyll and Bute. 18/08/10 /content/news/general/3311441 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3311362 Argyll and Bute Council has confirmed two libraries will close their doors at the end of August for the final time. 18/08/10 /content/news/general/3311362 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310904 Council begins budget awareness programme 12/08/10 /content/news/general/3310904 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310617 Argyll and Bute Council has significantly improved two key measures relating to its care of older people. 10/08/10 /content/news/general/3310617 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310581 There has been a big increase in the number of children and young people in Argyll and Bute Council’s care who are being placed in a family setting. 09/08/10 /content/news/general/3310581 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310577 Argyll and Bute councillors will next week discuss the outcome of a three month consultation period over proposed changes to the authority’s adult care community based charging policy. 09/08/10 /content/news/general/3310577 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310528 Argyll and Bute councillors are being asked to approve proposals for the revised operation of the authority’s Strategic Housing Fund. 09/08/10 /content/news/general/3310528 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310523 Argyll and Bute’s housing sector will face substantial pressures as a result of core funding cuts over the next few years. 09/08/10 /content/news/general/3310523 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310519 Argyll and Bute Council is to review its vision and values as part of its ongoing improvement journey. 09/08/10 /content/news/general/3310519 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310436 Due to unforeseen circumstances Rothesay Leisure Pool will be shut until at least Monday, when a further update will be posted. 06/08/10 /content/news/general/3310436 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310100 One of Argyll and Bute’s most celebrated historic attractions will spring back into life later this month. 03/08/10 /content/news/general/3310100 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310085 Argyll and Bute Council has arranged a series of public consultation events as part of its review of its Learning Disability service. 02/08/10 /content/news/general/3310085 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3310049 A drop in event has been organised in Campbeltown to bring the general public up to speed on the major infrastructure projects in the pipeline. 02/08/10 /content/news/general/3310049 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309952 Scotland TranServ has announced further road closures on two sections of the A83. 30/07/10 /content/news/general/3309952 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309740 The Oban CHORD Project Board will meet on Wednesday, August 4 to discuss Oban Bay Marine’s revised proposal for a short stay yacht berthing facility in Oban. 29/07/10 /content/news/general/3309740 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309641 Argyll and Bute Council is about to crack down on people who park illegally in Rothesay. 27/07/10 /content/news/general/3309641 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309611 Argyll and Bute Council has secured funding from Sustrans (sustainable transport charity) to develop cycling and walking projects throughout the region. 27/07/10 /content/news/general/3309611 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309605 People with a visual impairment in Bute and Cowal who have an interest in playing bowls are being urged to make their voices heard. 27/07/10 /content/news/general/3309605 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309406 Argyll and Bute’s latest windfarm project, which is capable of producing enough clean, green energy to power over 8,500 households, has been officially opened. 23/07/10 /content/news/general/3309406 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309401 Dog owners across Argyll and Bute are being reminded how important it is to ‘bag it and bin it’. 23/07/10 /content/news/general/3309401 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309314 Eight lucky members of Argyll and Bute Council’s leisure venues are looking forward to an active summer after winning a membership freeze. 20/07/10 /content/news/general/3309314 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309309 Raised levels of naturally occuring algal toxins have been identified in two further areas of Argyll and Bute. 20/07/10 /content/news/general/3309309 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309303 A revised plan for the upgrading of sewer pipes in Campbeltown town centre, which aims to minimise disruption for the general public, has been agreed. 20/07/10 /content/news/general/3309303 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3309088 14/07/10 /content/news/general/3309088 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3308852 Argyll and Bute Council is advising residents who may be struggling financially to think carefully before borrowing money from unofficial sources. 09/07/10 /content/news/general/3308852 http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/news/general/3308822 Three members of Argyll and Bute Council have formed a new political group. 08/07/10 /content/news/general/3308822