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Argyll and Bute Council has launched its Visitor Levy consultation today (16 January). This involves everyone so please find out what it could mean for you.

A new free service from Argyll and Bute Council, in partnership with Exchange Families is available for parents and carers to help support their child.

Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport are taking flight after councillors agreed to submit a full business case for funding.

With plans to build a new school campus on Mull progressing, the Council will meet in February 2025 to consider options and make a final decision on a preferred site. The cost of building the campus is Argyll and Bute Council’s single biggest investment estimated at £43 million.

Using data and technology to make council services more effective and efficient was discussed at today’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee (19 December).

Plans for The Helensburgh Pier Company Ltd (HPC) to take on a new lease of the town’s timber pier took a step forward this week when Argyll and Bute Council agreed to the Heads of Terms.

Transport Scotland has provided £78,000 to Argyll and Bute Council to identify suitable areas to introduced 20mph restrictions locally, for a trial period, to make streets safer and encourage active travel choices.

Creating more opportunities for residents and visitors to make journeys by walking, cycling or wheeling is the aim of Argyll and Bute Council’s new Active Travel Strategy.

There are many great reasons to live in Argyll and Bute. For me, our vibrant communities make this area so special. I am lucky to witness the incredible community spirit both in my own neighbourhood and as I travel across Argyll and Bute.

Rothesay Harbour stabilisation work completes this week well ahead of schedule and on budget.