After 13 years of successful heritage-led regeneration, Argyll and Bute Council has completed its project to restore and preserve key parts of Rothesay’s historic built environment.

Argyll and Bute Council has formally adopted a plan for the area that will help deliver new development, safeguard the outstanding environment, attract external investment and address barriers to economic growth.

Conservation and repair work started this week to help safeguard two historic buildings in Lochgilphead.

Why is the council considering freezing the council tax now?

Argyll and Bute Council is to consider freezing council tax at a special meeting next month, following a series of discussions with the Scottish Government over the last few weeks.

People living in the Parish of Kildalton and Oa, Islay, might be eligible for funding from the Campbell Bequest/McNeil Bequest.

Argyll and Bute Council’s registrars conducted nearly 500 marriages and more than 20 civil partnerships in 2023, and things are not showing any signs of slowing down soon, with 20 ceremonies already conducted so far this year and a further 314 in the diary.

Save the date/Glèidh an ceann-latha

Two new Learning Centres for children and young people with complex Additional Support Needs (ASN) living in some of Argyll and Bute’s most remote areas will open towards the end of 2024.

The Deputy First Minister and the Leader and Deputy Leader of Argyll and Bute Council held positive discussions to discuss Argyll and Bute’s particular circumstances. This follows confirmation of £62.7 million that was previously contingent on the outcome of the Spring Budget. Discussions will continue with the focus on resolving any outstanding issues.