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Ferry Brae Dunoon, after the improvement works have been done

Bookpoint building brightened up with CARS kick-start

A shopfront grant awarded through Dunoon CARS, to restore Bookpoint, in Dunoon’s Ferry Brae, has inspired owners within the building to source funding to complete the building’s facelift. Bookpoint was awarded a Shopfront grant through the Dunoon CARS project in July 2019 and on-site works began in January this year. These included: New curved glass window Replacement stallriser tiling Hand painted signage Timber repairs/ replacement to windows

23 September 2020
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Luss village

Parking proposals for Luss prepared for consultation

Close collaboration between Argyll and Bute Council and the community of Luss means that draft Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO), aimed at managing parking and speed in and around the historic village, will be out for consultation shortly.

23 September 2020
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Education professionals join forces for Equity Week

Education professionals across Argyll and Bute will team up with fellow educators from throughout Scotland next week, to take part in a series of digital professional learning events to increase awareness of child poverty and the impact it has on learning.

21 September 2020

For parents of pupils at Kilcreggan Primary School

Letter issued from NHS Highland for parents of pupils at Kilcreggan Primary School.  Dear Parents at Kilcreggan Primary School, The NHS Highland Health Protection Team (HPT) have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in one of the pupils at the school.

18 September 2020

Kilcreggan Outbreak Update

Kilcreggan Outbreak Update - Issued by NHS Highland The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases within the Kilcreggan community outbreak has increased to 27 cases, the vast majority are linked to a private event that took place at Cove and Kilcreggan Bowling Club on 07 September.

18 September 2020

Tradespeople wanted

We’re looking for contractors to deliver general property maintenance on Coll and Tiree.  We’re renewing our gener

17 September 2020

New leader for Argyll and Bute Council

Argyll and Bute Council is set to have a new leader, following the decision of Councillor Aileen Morton to move on from the role. Depute Provost, Councillor Roddy McCuish, paid tribute to the progress made, for the council and the area, under Councillor Morton’s leadership: “Aileen took the on the role of leader to get a job done for Argyll and Bute, and she’s done that.

17 September 2020
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recycling lorry

Check for new waste collection calendars for Mull

New routes for bin collections will be running on Mull from 28 September 2020. Updated calendars giving details of when to put out your general waste, recycling and glass bins are now available.

16 September 2020

New digital app for Campbeltown

  A new digital guide is available for download that promotes the hidden history of Campbeltown and the trails and stories that make the town so famous.   Discover Campbeltown features heritage, whisky, cycling and walking trails around the town centre and surrounding area and complements existing walking tours available in the summer months.

15 September 2020

Council responds to latest A83 closure

Councillor Aileen Morton, Leader of Argyll and Bute Council:   "We share the frustration of our communities and businesses that yet again the Rest is closed along with the Old Military Road. The Scottish Government has committed to finding a permanent solution to this ongoing issue but what is needed now is a date for that permanent solution to start.  

14 September 2020
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