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Argyll and Bute’s young people achieved above national average results across nearly all qualifications, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. The data reveals impressive achievements across National 4 and 5, and Advanced Higher levels.

New figures reveal that 94.3% of 16-19 year olds in Argyll and Bute are engaged in education, training, or employment—1.6% above the national average. This achievement places Argyll and Bute Council ninth out of 32 local authorities in Scotland for participation levels, marking the seventh consecutive year in the top ten.

After extensive consultation with parents, carers, pupils, school staff, and trade unions, today Councillors agreed school holiday dates for 2026-2029.

Are you still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Why not buy the Argyll and Bute gift card and help support local businesses and jobs.

All council off-street pay and display parking will be free across Argyll and Bute in the run up to Christmas, from 11 to 24 December inclusive.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Building Standards team has won a national award for excellent performance, particularly its focus on customer service.

“National government provides critical funding to support life in our communities. Councils do the work to turn that funding into the services that people rely on every day. So it’s in everyone’s interests that councils are funded fairly.”

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting people in Helensburgh to have their say on plans to improve the walking, cycling and wheeling routes from the town centre to other key destinations in the east of Helensburgh, including the existing section of cycleway at Hermitage Academy.

Combating fuel poverty, cutting carbon emissions and increasing Argyll and Bute’s energy efficiency are among the top priorities in the Council’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES).

Making sure children and young people have the best start in life and helping them to achieve success in life are key priorities for Argyll and Bute Council. Supporting mental health and wellbeing is important to this success. To make support easy and more accessible, the Council, working with Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is now offering a free new online mental health and wellbeing platform available to all 10-18 year olds.