Council budget sets budget that invests in roads and social care.

Argyll and Bute Council today agreed to hold a special meeting on 7 March to allow sufficient time to consider and scrutinise reports that support a new £43 million 2-18 Campus on Mull.

The new rules banning parking on pavements, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs will come into effect in Argyll and Bute on 3 March 2025

Councillor Jim Lynch, Leader of Argyll and Bute Council set out the challenge as the council prepares to set its budget next week.

Additional traffic management measures are now in place in Campbeltown.

Five key infrastructure and community projects have been identified for potential funding via the UK Government's Community Regeneration Partnership Funding (CRP) initiative.

Thousands of households have already benefitted from the Argyll and Bute Flexible Food and Fuel Fund (FFFF) and now, due to its success, councillors have agreed to extend the scheme until March 2026.

Investment plans for a range of community activities across Argyll and Bute as part of the final year of the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) have been approved by councillors.

Work will begin next month to restore the fifth building to benefit from the Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).

Four ambitious coastal community projects across Argyll and Bute are in line to benefit from new Scottish Crown Estate funding.