Argyll and Bute Council will engage with the Scottish Government to try and secure additional resource to mitigate flooding issues in Oban.

Reducing the amount of domestic waste that goes to landfill, through promoting reduce, re-use and recycling, remains a key commitment for the council, to help save money, protect services and support climate-friendly measures.

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee, of Argyll and Bute Council, agreed on Thursday (June 20) to write to the Scottish Government to secure financial support which will enable the council to comply with the upcoming Biodegradable Municipal Waste (BMW) ban.

Pavement parking ban powers endorsed

Councillors have agreed a list of actions to help address the housing shortage in Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting people to have their say on a proposed walking and cycling route that will link the ferry terminals at Tarbert and Kennacraig, making it safer and easier for more people to choose to walk and cycle to nearby services and facilities.

The candidates standing for election in the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber Constituency for the UK General Election, on 4 July, are confirmed.

Some information about voting in the new Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber Constituency.

If you’re away on holiday on election day, it’s still possible to have your say!

If you want to vote in person in the UK General Election, you’ll need to bring photo ID with you.