South Kintyre by election result

Argyll and Bute Council has been successful in its bid to the Scottish Government Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) for funding for a new school campus on Mull.

Argyll and Bute Council continues to move at pace to respond to the impacts of recent severe weather on communities and infrastructure across the area. At the same time as taking the actions needed now, the local authority is also already planning ahead for the future beyond the storms and towards securing support for the area’s long term success.

The multi-million pound investment programme to restore Rothesay’s acclaimed Pavilion to its former glory is continuing to gather pace.

Plans to boost Argyll and Bute’s economy by bringing empty business properties back into use across the area are continuing to progress.

Ambitious plans to regenerate Tarbert are taking shape, following the announcement of new funding for the project.

Argyll and Bute Council’s innovative pilot project to deliver school meals by drones has won a COSLA 2023 Excellence Awards in the Service, Innovation and Improvement category.

A peer-led support project across five secondary schools in Argyll and Bute is helping to remove the stigma around period products and ensure everyone can access products in school, in their community and online.

What needs to happen to increase housing options in Argyll and Bute?
This is just one of the questions in a new survey issued by Argyll and Bute Council to help address the current housing emergency in the area.

Supporting families facing financial hardship and ensuring that children do not grow up in poverty remains a top priority in Argyll and Bute.