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Your vote, your choices – Scottish Parliamentary Election

On 7 May 2026, there will be a Scottish Parliamentary Election in which voters will elect Scotland’s 129 MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament).

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New banking hub opens

Argyll and Bute Council has offered a lifeline to Helensburgh residents following the closure of the last bank in the town. A temporary banking hub is now operating from the council’s Civic Centre until long-term alternative arrangements are in place.

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Strong start for Argyll and Bute’s young people as attainment continues to improve

Support for young people across Argyll and Bute is continuing to deliver results, according to the Scottish Government’s latest Summary Statistics for Attainment.

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