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.
Are you aware of current and proposed community projects where you live and across Argyll and Bute? Argyll and Bute Council is asking communities to take part in a short poll to understand the current level of awareness with community projects. Feedback will help inform a new resource for community groups and organisations.
Staff and children are celebrating at Apple Tree Nursery, Rothesay as they become the first nursery in Argyll and Bute, and only the third in Scotland, to receive a prestigious Gold from UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.
Argyll and Bute Council’s Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Pilot Project for the Lorn Arc Area has been extended by 10 years, allowing additional time to implement key infrastructure and development investments that will help to create a significant economic boost to the wider Oban area.
A visitor levy involves everyone, so the council is hosting a series of drop-in events and online information webinars to help people in Argyll and Bute find out more and get involved in assessing one for the area.
From whisky to seafood, Argyll and Bute is renowned for its exceptional local produce. Now, in a UK first, Argyll and Bute Council is introducing local wild venison to school menus on Islay and Jura.