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.

World Gaelic Week starts on Monday 24 February and many schools, community groups, and businesses across Argyll and Bute will be getting involved.

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.