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With the summer holidays underway, families across Argyll and Bute are being encouraged to check whether they could be entitled to financial support to help with the cost of school clothing and meals ahead of the new term.

Whether it's paying bills, booking appointments, applying for jobs or keeping in touch with family and friends, being online has become part of everyday life.

Residents, community groups, businesses and stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future of Argyll and Bute by reviewing and commenting on the latest evidence papers being prepared for the area's next Local Development Plan.

Over £32,000 was awarded to local organisations through the Campbeltown Common Good Fund last year with Campbeltown Brass Band a great example of how groups based within the town can benefit from this fund.

Residents across Argyll and Bute are being encouraged to share their views on the housing issues that matter most to them as the Council begins work on a new Local Housing Strategy.

Argyll and Bute Council today welcomed the news that Bute has made the shortlist for UK Town of Culture.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race could arrive in Oban as early as Thursday this week and to ensure everyone can enjoy the events scheduled throughout the week safely, Argyll and Bute Council has put some traffic management arrangements in place and is encouraging people to use public transport where possible.

Dunoon public realm will undergo a £1.08m enhancement thanks to its share of a £20million commitment from the UK Government’s Community Regeneration Partnership Fund (CRPF) to multiple projects in Argyll and Bute.

Imagine coming face-to-face with whales beneath the ocean’s surface without getting wet, exploring the interior of a space shuttle with your classmates, or collaborating to solve puzzles and complete timed challenges. This is now a reality for young people in Argyll and Bute, thanks to a new state-of-the-art immersive classroom that has opened in Dunoon.

“I would like to wish all our staff, children and young people a very happy and well-deserved summer break.”
Councillor Kieron Green, Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education, reflects on a successful and inspiring year across the education service.