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Online premiere of powerful Argyll and Bute documentary

Join us at 7pm on Tuesday 17 February for the online premiere of ‘An Argyll and Bute Welcome’, a powerful new documentary sharing the stories of people who have rebuilt their lives in Argyll and Bute after fleeing conflict.

3 February 2026
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£280,000 play park refurbs start in February

Refurbishment work is about to start on play parks around Helensburgh and Lomond, thanks to a £280,000 share of £938,000 of funding, allocated to Argyll and Bute, by the Scottish Government.

23 January 2026
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New ways to pay for EV charging

From February, electric vehicle charging points in Argyll and Bute will be operated by ScottishPower and not Charge Point Scotland, which will no longer be operating.

16 January 2026
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Young voices urge action to tackle child poverty

Primary five pupils at Rhu Primary School, determined to make a difference have written to the Prime Minister and MSPs, urging action to ensure fairness and equality for children across Scotland and the UK.

14 January 2026

Council seeks views on new cycle path proposals

The wheels are in motion on exciting plans for a new cycle path linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton which will deliver a further boost to Argyll and Bute’s climate friendly credentials.   Argyll and Bute Council is asking members of the public to give their views on the proposed design for the new cycle and walking path to run between the towns.   As part of the Council’s consultation with the local community, a survey asking for views on the preferred design of the path has been launched online at /forms/cyclepath  

23 December 2021

Council to consider extending St Joseph's catchment area

Members of Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Services have agreed to begin statutory proceedings to consider the possibility of widening the catchment area of St Joseph’s Primary School. The Council inherited the existing catchment boundary from Strathclyde Council in 1995. It covers most of the Helensburgh and Lomond area, with the exception of a corridor along the A82 from Glen Douglas to the boundary with West Dunbartonshire Council.

20 December 2021
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