Pupils from Strath of Appin and Dalintober Primary Schools have taken their concerns about rural poverty straight to the top—sharing their experiences and ideas with Scotland’s First Minister at the recent Cost of the School Day Summit, hosted by the Child Poverty Action Group.
Argyll and Bute Council’s Empty Business Property Grant Scheme has already supported 12 owners and tenants of empty business properties since it was launched just three months ago.
Over the coming months Argyll and Bute Council will be engaging in a conversation with Lorn communities to develop a long- term vision for the sustainable growth and development of the Oban area.
Argyll and Bute Council, in partnership with the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel, is inviting people to take part in an exciting opportunity to celebrate the town’s heritage.
A new report highlights that progress continues to be made to tackle child poverty in Argyll and Bute but makes clear the need for further action in the coming years.
Argyll and Bute Council is launching a new research initiative to better understand how a lack of suitable housing affects one of the area’s most pressing challenges: the decline in younger and working-age households.