There will be some changes to bin collections in Argyll and Bute during the festive period.

Argyll and Bute’s young people achieved above national average results across nearly all qualifications, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. The data reveals impressive achievements across National 5, Higher levels and an increase in wider achievement awards.

Argyll and Bute Council has once again demonstrated a strong performance in supporting young people into education, training, and employment. The latest Annual Participation Measure (APM) shows that 94.6% of 16–19-year-olds were participating between April 2024 and March 2025, an increase of 0.3% on last year and 1.3% above the Scottish average of 93.3%.

Inspections took place between May and September 2025 in three Argyll and Bute Primary Schools and Early Learning Centres including Bunessan, Rosneath and Ulva.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Employability Team is inviting families in the area to share their views about where employability support is most needed.

Argyll and Bute Council is celebrating the UK Government’s announcement that 12 projects in the region will receive a share of more than £20 million from its Community Regeneration Partnership Fund (CRPF) - boosting opportunities and driving positive change across communities.

Argyll and Bute Council is one of six local authorities selected by the Scottish Government to share more than £800,000 to fund community led projects that will help to safeguard island economies and address depopulation.

The Love Local Argyll and Bute Gift Card scheme has help to generate almost £1 million within the Argyll and Bute economy since its launch in 2021.

Oban has been selected to host the Royal National Mòd (RNM) in 2028, subject to funding approval by the Full Council in February.

Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to recognise Gaelic and Scots as official languages.