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Register to vote

It’s never too early to register to vote – and if you want to have your say in any elections then it’s worth taking a few minutes to make sure you’re able to take part.

11 October 2023
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Council takes further steps to tackle climate change

Argyll and Bute Council has installed solar panels at a number of its sites and offices as part of its ongoing commitment to tackle climate change and become a net zero organisation, saving £150,000 in electricity costs each year.

5 October 2023
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Council flying high with drone services award

Argyll and Bute Council’s innovative pilot project to deliver school meals by drones has won a COSLA 2023 Excellence Awards in the Service, Innovation and Improvement category.

4 October 2023
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My Tribe Champions with Cabinet Secretary

School champions take on period stigma

A peer-led support project across five secondary schools in Argyll and Bute is helping to remove the stigma around period products and ensure everyone can access products in school, in their community and online.

4 October 2023
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Tackling Argyll and Bute’s housing emergency

What needs to happen to increase housing options in Argyll and Bute?
This is just one of the questions in a new survey issued by Argyll and Bute Council to help address the current housing emergency in the area.

4 October 2023
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Child poverty

Taking action to tackle child poverty

Supporting families facing financial hardship and ensuring that children do not grow up in poverty remains a top priority in Argyll and Bute.

2 October 2023
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