Work has started on a project in Campbeltown that will see residents benefit from better walking and cycling routes along the town’s Cutting and Quarry Green.

Community Food Groups across Argyll and Bute have benefitted from a share of £57,453 after councillors agreed to provide them with unspent monies from the Scottish Government’s LACER Fund (Local Authority Covid Economic Recovery).

Following feedback from local communities in Mid Argyll, Argyll and Bute Council has commissioned a team of consultants to develop a detailed design for a proposed new route that will make it safer and easier for people to choose to walk and cycle between Lochgilphead Front Green and the Crinan Canal.

The £70 million rural growth deal for Argyll and Bute will progress following a spending review by the UK Government.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued an urgent food alert.

Argyll and Bute Council remains committed to raising attainment and delivering positive outcomes for all children and young people.

Our Deal could bring hundreds of new jobs, affordable housing and long-term economic growth to Argyll and Bute.

Additional funding, secured by Argyll and Bute Council will help increase capacity at Thomson Court Care Home on Rothesay enabling more residents on Bute to stay on the island and access health and social care.

Argyll and Bute Council would like to thank everyone who attended the Mull Campus drop-in events to talk about what is important to them when considering potential sites for a new 2-18 campus on Mull. The campus is a replacement of the existing 2-18 school in Tobermory.

With Argyll and Bute facing one of its highest budget gaps in recent times, steps to help balance the budget were on the agenda when Council met recently.