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Councillors have hailed the success of a funding initiative that is helping to make homes across Argyll and Bute more energy efficient.

With more multi-million pound savings to make again this year, Argyll and Bute Council is inviting communities to get involved earlier than usual in the budget-setting process by using a budget simulator to set high level priorities.

Argyll and Bute Council has joined a small number of councils in Scotland to achieve the nationally recognised Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) Award.

Large-scale events and festivals across Argyll and Bute contribute significantly to the local economy, attracting people to the area and supporting local businesses.

The Council has re-affirmed its commitment to operating as an equal opportunities employer and to providing the widest possible range of career options for its employees.

Works to create a much-wanted public space to host outdoor community events in Ardrishaig alongside a new Lochside seating area are now complete and open to the public.

Plans to link Dunoon and Hunters Quay with a new active travel route will make it easier and safer to walk, cycle and wheel for residents and visitors.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Trading Standards and the Home Energy Efficiency Team are joining forces to warn unsuspecting householders to be on their guard, if approached by traders offering funding for the installation of home energy products.

Construction work resumes on iconic Rothesay Pavilion with Robertson Construction Central West taking the keys to the historical building on Bute, to progress its multi-million pound transformation to a modern-day resource.

Information in relation to Business Rates following receiving a number of enquiries.