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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).

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.

Argyll and Bute’s pupils and teachers are achieving impressive results, with the latest Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels (ACEL) data showing continued improvement across the area.

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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The beautiful Isle of Bute has long held a well-deserved reputation as a popular holiday destination – and now it could become a contender as the UK’s Town of Culture.

Argyll and Bute Council today set a budget to address a gap of more than £13 million in the council’s 2026-27 budget for day-to-day services.

‘Services could be lost. Local jobs could be lost. That’s the harsh reality. Setting the council budget must be about matching resources to greatest needs now and longer term.”

These were the words of Leader of the council, Councillor Jim Lynch, following the last committee meeting before the council sets its budget next week.

A funding initiative which has successfully delivered vital support for vulnerable families and individuals across Argyll and Bute is set for redesign and expansion.

A range of priority projects in Argyll and Bute coastal communities are set to benefit new Crown Estate funding.