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Communities, businesses and island residents across Argyll and Bute are set to benefit from almost £1.6 million of investment to support regeneration projects, economic growth, community infrastructure and cost-of-living assistance.

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.

Children and young people in Sandbank and Dunoon can look forward to enjoying improved, more accessible and inclusive play facilities as work gets underway to upgrade Sandbank and Glen Morag play parks.

The Argyll and Bute Harbour Board on Friday (9 October) considered plans for a new annual performance report covering the Council's portfolio of piers, harbours and marine facilities.

Argyll and Bute Harbour Board has welcomed proposals to secure the long-term future of Carradale Harbour, with plans that will protect vital infrastructure, support local businesses and create new opportunities for harbour users.

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.