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£24m investment programme for roads reconstruction

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee yesterday (19 March) agreed how £12m will be allocated to roads reconstruction and network improvements across Argyll and Bute.

20 March 2026
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Preferred options agreed for Gribun solution

The Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee yesterday(19 March) agreed that the preferred option for making the B8035 at Gribun, Mull, safe to re-open would be to scale the rockface at the areas most prone to rockfall.

20 March 2026
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Withdrawal of UK funding will impact local services

The potential impact of the withdrawal of vital UK funding on local services has been highlighted at today's meeting of the Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee (19 March).

19 March 2026
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STEM Fest opens doors to future skills

Young people from across mid Argyll and Kintyre came together last month to find out how skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths can open a wide range of opportunities in Argyll and Bute.

18 March 2026
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Oban airport plans take another step forward

Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport are progressing as Argyll and Bute Council has signed a contract with hub North Scotland to oversee the project that includes the delivery of site infrastructure and building a new search and rescue base. Robertson Construction Ltd will deliver this project as the main contractor.

12 March 2026
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Grants help breathe life into old buildings

Owners and tenants of 36 empty properties throughout Argyll and Bute have benefited from support from the Council’s Empty Business Property Grant Scheme over the last six months.

12 March 2026

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