Support for young people across Argyll and Bute is continuing to deliver results, according to the Scottish Government’s latest Summary Statistics for Attainment.

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The latest version of the strategy outlining the Council’s procedure for acquiring goods and services for the coming year has been approved.

With Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) now complete, residents and visitors to the town are being asked for their views on what difference the improvements have made to life and business in the area.

Argyll and Bute Council is encouraging local residents, businesses, and community groups to come along to a public drop in event on Tuesday 11 March to help shape a long term vision for the future of the Oban area.

The beautiful Isle of Bute has long held a well-deserved reputation as a popular holiday destination – and now it could become a contender as the UK’s Town of Culture.

Argyll and Bute Council today set a budget to address a gap of more than £13 million in the council’s 2026-27 budget for day-to-day services.

‘Services could be lost. Local jobs could be lost. That’s the harsh reality. Setting the council budget must be about matching resources to greatest needs now and longer term.”

These were the words of Leader of the council, Councillor Jim Lynch, following the last committee meeting before the council sets its budget next week.

Argyll and Bute’s commitment to supporting the region’s cultural events has been re-affirmed with news of funding for a host of music, sporting and community celebrations in the coming year.

A range of priority projects in Argyll and Bute coastal communities are set to benefit new Crown Estate funding.