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C is for Community Group Support

C is for Community Group Support Did you know that the council has a department dedicated to providing support and advice to community groups? Kirsty Moyes works as a Community Development Officer with the council, helping community groups to access funding, increase volunteer numbers, improve their skills and knowledge, become more sustainable, create community action plans, increase in confidence… the list goes on!

10 July 2019
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Dunoon pupils enjoy 31st German exchange

Pupils at Dunoon Grammar recently took part in the school’s 31st German exchange visit. Thirty-five pupils returned to Dunoon Grammar School from a 10-day trip to Germany, laden with not only gifts and dirty washing for parents - but with many magical memories that will last a lifetime. The pupils, accompanied by six staff, visited Hardenberg Gymnasium in Furth, Bavaria.

9 July 2019
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B is for Benefits

B is for Benefits Meet Kerry Gillespie. Kerry is a Welfare Rights Assistant with the council, and provides members of the public with advice on benefits. “One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping people,” Kerry said. “There are so many people out there who are entitled to claim benefits but aren’t doing so. I help them find out what they are eligible for and, if needed, I assist them with filling in any forms or paperwork. All our services are free, impartial and confidential.

9 July 2019
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Digital training boost for Argyll and Bute businesses

Businesses in Argyll and Bute will benefit from digital skills training and one-to-one expert help thanks to £48,000 in Scottish Government funding. Business Gateway Argyll and Bute will deliver 19 DigitalBoost workshops and up to 20 one-to-one expert sessions with the funding, which is part of a Scotland-wide fund to continue the successful training until at least 2020.

8 July 2019
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Cothroman air trèanadh ann an sgilean didseatach do ghnothachasan Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid

Gheibh gnothachasan ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bòd cothroman air trèanadh ann an sgilean didseatach agus comhairle bho eòlaichean mar thoradh air maoineachadh luach £48,000 bho Riaghaltas na h-Alba. Bheir Fosglan Gnothachais Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid 19 bùithtean-obrach DigitalBoost seachad agus suas ri 20 seisean bho eòlaichean far am bi iad a’ toirt comhairle seachad do ghnothachasan fa leth, agus tha sin mar phàirt de sgeama maoineachaidh nàiseanta gus trèanadh a lìbhrigeadh gu co-dhiù 2020.

8 July 2019
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A is for Adoption

Over the next few weeks we'll be publishing an A to Z of council services, focussing on a different letter each day, to show you some of the work that staff are doing behind the scenes. We're kicking off the process today with: A for Adoption Every child deserves the best start in life and that’s why the council and its partners are working hard to encourage more people to consider adoption. Lorraine Prentice is the council’s Practice Lead for adoption and fostering.

8 July 2019
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Oban and Mull projects to benefit from Town Centre Fund

Argyll and Bute Council can confirm that two projects in Oban and a third on Mull will benefit from a share of £1.2million from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Fund. The three projects in the Oban, Lorn and the Isles (OLI) area to benefit are the Rockfield Centre, Oban Town Centre interpretation signage, and the first phase of the Tobermory Harbour and Public Realm enhancements.

5 July 2019
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Pròiseactan san Òban is ann am Muile a’ faotainn taic bhon Mhaoin Meadhan Baile

’S urrainn do Chomhairle Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid dearbhadh gu bheil dà phròiseact san Òban agus fear ann am Muile air pàirt den £1.2 millean fhaighinn a tha ri fhaotainn bhon Mhaoin Meadhan Baile aigRiaghaltas na h-Alba. ’S iad na trì pròiseactan ann an sgìre an Òbain, Latharna is nan Eilean a gheibh taic: Ionad Achadh na Creige san Òban, soidhnichean mìneachaidh ann am Meadhan Baile an Òbain, agus a’ chiad ìre de leasachaidhean air Caladh is Raon Poblach Thobar Mhoire.

5 July 2019
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New project to bring end to Oban street clutter

Argyll and Bute Council and BID4Oban Ltd (Oban Business Improvement District) are working to find a solution to cut down on pavement signage in the town, while improving information to residents and visitors. This is a partnership solution to remove unauthorised signage that will benefit both pedestrians and retailers. Proposals are in place to replace all the existing town centre notice boards and install additional boards across the town.

4 July 2019
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A photo of Cameron Allen at Oban Airport

Cameron grateful for Oban Airport fundraiser

A former Oban High School pupil will be able to attend a Meteorological course thanks to the kindness of local people. Cameron Allen dreamed of attending the 10-day Meteorological Observers course in Aberdeen, but as he has Osteogenesis Imperfecta (also known as Brittle Bone Disease), he would need the support of his family throughout the stay.

3 July 2019
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