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Planned repairs to Cot House Bridge, by Dunoon have been rescheduled to begin in spring 2027.

Care-experienced young people across Argyll and Bute are being invited to have their say, influence change and help shape a brighter future with the launch of the new Argyll and Bute Champs Board.

Update: 30-10-26: The pier has been inspected, repairs carried out and is now back in service.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting residents, communities, businesses and organisations to have their say on new draft clean energy principles designed to maximise the benefits of energy developments across the area.

Argyll and Bute Council (Oban) Harbour Revision Order 2026 came into force on Friday 23 October 2026, establishing the Council’s wider municipal harbour arrangements for Oban Bay.

Residents, businesses and communities across Argyll and Bute are set to benefit from enhanced emergency response capabilities as essential upgrades get underway at Oban Airport. The improvements will create a direct connection between the airport runway and a new search and rescue helicopter base operated by Bristow Helicopters, alongside upgraded airfield lighting, helping to strengthen the region's ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies on the west coast and island communities.

People and communities across Argyll and Bute are being invited to play a leading role in shaping the future of Gaelic in their area, following agreement by Argyll and Bute Council on a year-long programme of community engagement and consultation.

From community events and cultural activities to education and public services, a new Gaelic Language Plan will help create more opportunities for people across Argyll and Bute to connect with Gaelic in their everyday lives.

Argyll and Bute Council is to step up engagement with both the UK and Scottish Governments following an independent evaluation that highlights the significant benefits delivered by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and warns of the impact of the loss of future funding.

The Council decided today to refer the task of identifying options for the future of the Helensburgh Waterfront to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee having considered the results of the recent public consultation and after hearing from community representatives on the previous proposals.