A new report highlights that progress continues to be made to tackle child poverty in Argyll and Bute but makes clear the need for further action in the coming years.

Argyll and Bute Council is launching a new research initiative to better understand how a lack of suitable housing affects one of the area’s most pressing challenges: the decline in younger and working-age households.

The latest action to tackle Argyll and Bute’s housing emergency will see additional funding directed to support three key projects.

The council has approved the next step in its exploration of potential changes to how services are delivered across Argyll and Bute via the introduction of a Single Authority Model (SAM).

Argyll and Bute Council has decided to pause the possible implementation of a visitor levy.

A new Council report has outlined the challenges facing Argyll and Bute’s rural economy and outlined a range of actions required by the Scottish and UK Governments to secure the long-term future for rural communities.

Argyll and Bute Council has granted the Royal Regiment of Scotland the Freedom of Argyll and Bute in recognition of their service to their country and to the local area.

The Here To Hear You series of community conversations is taking place all over Argyll and Bute – and it’s coming to the isle of Islay on Wednesday 1 October and the isle of Jura on Thursday 2 October.

On Saturday 20 September Lochgilphead will play host to the Royal Regiment of Scotland as they receive the Freedom of Argyll and Bute.

Join us at the ‘Growing Up in Oban’ community fayre, a fantastic free event designed to connect parents, carers, and young people with the wide range of opportunities available in the local community.