Refurbishment work is about to start on play parks in Tarbet and Arrochar, thanks to a £60,000 share of funding, allocated to Argyll and Bute, by the Scottish Government.

Critical road re-surfacing works on Islay, on the on the A847 south of Port Mor, will start on 5 October, weather permitting.

Residents, parents, pupils, carers, staff and members of the wider community are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss Argyll and Bute Council's proposal to relocate the existing Tobermory school to the Tobermory South site.

Residents and visitors are being invited to discover some of Argyll and Bute’s most interesting buildings and landmarks when Doors Open Day returns this month.

Argyll and Bute Council has taken the next step in in supporting the ongoing efforts of the Helensburgh Pier Company to bring the historic pier back into use.

Following the sad passing of Councillor Dougie Philand, Provost of Argyll and Bute, a by-election will take place on Thursday 29 October 2026.

The design stage for the proposed 20mph speed limits across Helensburgh and Lomond is now complete – an important milestone for the first stage of Project 20.

Councillors have approved a new Education Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 after hearing how Argyll and Bute's Education Service is continuing to deliver on key priorities to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Argyll and Bute Council is celebrating continued success in supporting young people to develop skills for life and work, with new figures showing significant growth in employer engagement, work-based learning opportunities and positive post-school destinations through the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) programme.

Parents across Argyll and Bute can access free support to help them develop skills, find work, increase their income and build confidence.