Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report and presentation which provided an update on the overall progress of the climate change strategy; progress with developing a legacy proposal, shaped by the Scottish Government’s aspirations; funding support for Argyll as Climate Ready Region and initial findings from the review of existing community resilience and emergency plans through engagement with community councils.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Community Planning Group

1.    Noted the overall progress since the August update, with some work on community resilience and legacy/ongoing partnership proposals brought forward and pushing back some work on the Action Plan, and a timeline to July 2026.

2.    Noted the significance of the Scottish Government’s aspirations and support for developing an Argyll and Bute Climate Ready Region

3.    Noted the initial findings from review and engagement to date on community resilience/emergency plans, and agreed to feedback opportunities for sharing learning and best practice to the Climate Change Project Manager (andy@act-now.org.uk).

(Reference: Report by Climate Change Project Manager, Argyll & the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust, dated 29 October 2025,, submitted)