Argyll and Bute Council is inviting local communities to attend a drop-in event later this month and help shape a long-term vision for the future of Helensburgh and Cardross.

As the transformation of Rothesay Pavilion continues, the local community is already seeing significant benefits thanks to Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Benefit Scheme and the commitment of Robertson Construction Central West.

As the festive season approaches, Argyll and Bute Council is encouraging everyone to shop local.

With one of the most difficult budget positions of recent years expected for 2026/27, Councillor Ross Moreland, Policy Lead for Finance Services set out the financial challenges facing the area’s council services

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting businesses to give their views on the area’s housing shortage and help gain an insight into the number of new homes needed to enable further economic growth in the region.

Ulva Primary School has received an excellent report for learning, teaching and assessment following an inspection by the Care Inspectorate.

Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the news that four projects in the area will benefit from the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme and the Carbon Neutral Islands Fund.

The Council acknowledges community concerns regarding the road closure at Dunselma, resulting from action required to secure public safety from an unsafe building. We are working to do all that we as a council can do, and provide information here on steps we are taking, as well as on the limitations on our authority, and the support we can offer to both the property owner and the community.

Campbeltown’s historic Old Quay re-opened to the public today, Monday, 3rd November, following the completion of an 18-month construction project to replace Wall A.

Oban Airport has been selected as one of two new seasonal helicopter bases for HM Coastguard.