Argyll and Bute Council is one of six local authorities selected by the Scottish Government to share more than £800,000 to fund community led projects that will help to safeguard island economies and address depopulation.

The Love Local Argyll and Bute Gift Card scheme has help to generate almost £1 million within the Argyll and Bute economy since its launch in 2021.

Oban has been selected to host the Royal National Mòd (RNM) in 2028, subject to funding approval by the Full Council in February.

Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to recognise Gaelic and Scots as official languages.

All council off-street pay and display parking will be free across Argyll and Bute in the run up to Christmas, from 11 to 24 December inclusive.

The Leader of Argyll and Bute Council is to invite the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care to a meeting to discuss targeted support for the challenges the area’s health and social care services face.

Island residents in Argyll and Bute who receive a Council Tax reduction may qualify for help with electricity costs this winter, thanks to the Scottish Government’s Island Cost of Crisis Emergency Fund.

Argyll and Bute Council at its meeting on 26 November showed its commitment to a fairer, more inclusive, and resilient local economy by agreeing to sign a Community Wealth Building Charter.

Giving young people in Argyll and Bute the best possible start is at the heart of an independent review of the council’s Education Service.

“People want council services. We want to deliver council services. But council services need funding. We will continue to campaign for fair funding for Argyll and Bute’s council services. At the same time though we have to deal with the harsh reality facing the council of a £15 million budget gap.”