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Five projects in Argyll and Bute have been put forward for the next round of the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF), with more than £4 million of investment being sought to support community facilities, economic development and visitor infrastructure.

From supporting nearly 150 new businesses to securing significant investment for local projects, Argyll and Bute Council has delivered another year of strong economic results.

Argyll and Bute Council is taking important steps to ensure waste services remain compliant, sustainable and resilient in the light of significant changes in waste management legislation.

Argyll and Bute Council is preparing for another winter with one of the most extensive road pre-treatment programmes in rural Scotland, treating more than half of the area's adopted road network to help keep communities connected and road users moving safely.

Progressing plans for a permanent solution to the damage caused by landslip on the A816 at Bealach Mòr will improve the road's resilience against future severe weather events and keep communities and businesses connected.

Helensburgh’s Outdoor Museum unveiled its newest exhibit recently, celebrating the area’s rich archaeological heritage with a new sculpture inspired by a local artefact.

The scale of investment needed to deliver essential services across waste, transport and infrastructure will be considered by Argyll and Bute Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee this week.

Event organisers across Argyll and Bute can apply for a share of funding to develop, strengthen and grow the area's vibrant programme of events and festivals.
Applications for Argyll and Bute Council's Strategic Events and Festivals Fund (SEF) open on Monday 5 October.

The ambitious Tobermory campus project remains on track and progressing with a constructive discussion held earlier this week at the Scottish Parliament hosted by the Cabinet Secretary for Education.

Argyll and Bute Council has apologised after identifying errors in information published as part of its consultation on a proposed Short-Term Let Control Area (STLCA).