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.”

Argyll and Bute Council is taking significant steps to tackle the housing emergency, focusing on increasing affordable housing supply and supporting those most in need.

We welcome the findings of the judicial review and now look forward to moving ahead with the Helensburgh Waterfront Development and planning future investment in the area.

Argyll and Bute Council has secured funding from Transport Scotland to build a safer footpath along the A847 at Bruichladdich, from the distillery to the village hall, improving access for local residents.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting local communities to attend a drop-in event later this month and help shape a long-term vision for the future of Helensburgh and Cardross.