Young people across Scotland have received their exam results today and initial figures show that Argyll and Bute’s results are higher than the national average in National 5 A-D with Higher results in line with the national average.

Councillor Audrey Forrest, Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education congratulates pupils who have received exam results today.

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The council is urging residents of Argyll and Bute to participate in an online survey to help understand the area’s housing needs and neighbourhoods.

The council’s Environmental Health team is working with colleagues in licensing and trading standards to track down, and remove, counterfeit bottles of Glen’s vodka which may have found their way to the local market.

Argyll and Bute Council has won the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, the highest honour for employers who demonstrate exceptional support for the Armed Forces Community.

Here to Hear Your is an opportunity for people to have a conversation with their council’s leadership and share their views on the big issues for the place where they live. 

With Argyll and Bute facing a £58 million budget gap for its council services in the next five years, the Council has agreed an approach for long term budget planning.

Argyll and Bute Council is calling on residents and members of community groups to take part in a short survey that will help shape how the Council works to support community projects in the area.

Restoration work is scheduled to start next week on Tigh Mhicleoid in Colchester Square, Lochgilphead – the last priority building to benefit from the town’s Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).