Argyll and Bute Council News
- ‘A true example of what successful resettlement looks like’ – hope, positivity and part of the community 19/12/2025‘A true example of what successful resettlement looks like’ – hope, positivity and part of the community crosbier Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 10:30 19 December 2025 That’s the United Nations High Commission for Refugees’ endorsement of Argyll and Bute Council’s support of refugees and people seeking asylum over the past decade. The council has […]
- Project 20 plans for speed safety 19/12/2025Project 20 plans for speed safety JMillar Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 10:36 19 December 2025 Managing vehicle speed, and making roads safer is the work of the Council’s Project 20, currently looking at which roads in our area could be appropriate for a lower speed limit of 20mph. Thursday’s (18 December) Environment, Development and […]
- Plans in place to support our pollinators 19/12/2025Plans in place to support our pollinators JMillar Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 10:39 19 December 2025 Areas across Argyll and Bute have been identified as suitable for protected green spaces that will allow plants to flourish and pollinators to thrive during the months of May and June. Members of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure […]
- Committee welcomes funding for new bus infrastructure 19/12/2025Committee welcomes funding for new bus infrastructure JMillar Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 10:47 19 December 2025 New bus stops, shelter upgrades, lighting improvements – all leading to better accessibility, safety and service quality – will be delivered over the coming months, thanks to funding from Transport Scotland’s Bus Infrastructure Fund. The Environment, Development and […]
- Safety concerns result in parking controls in Lochgilphead 19/12/2025Safety concerns result in parking controls in Lochgilphead JMillar Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 15:56 19 December 2025 Formal control of parking on Lorne Street, Union Street and part of Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, will come into force on Saturday 20 December to reduce risk to the traveling public while the A83 Lochnell Street is closed. […]
- Funding secured for updated EV infrastructure strategy 18/12/2025Funding secured for updated EV infrastructure strategy JMillar Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 10:02 18 December 2025 Argyll and Bute Council has secured £1.03m from the Scottish Government’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy to ensure that key town and island hubs across Argyll and Bute start to get the charging infrastructure they need. The allocation of […]
- Diversion remains in place: A83, Lochgilphead, for public safety 18/12/2025Diversion remains in place: A83, Lochgilphead, for public safety JMillar Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 12:06 18 December 2025 Work is underway to make a dangerous building, damaged by fire at the weekend, safe in Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead. For the protection of the public the Lochnell Street section of the A83 must remain closed while […]
- FSS issues food alert on whisky 17/12/2025FSS issues food alert on whisky JMillar Wed, 17 Dec 2025 - 09:38 17 December 2025 Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has directed enforcement authorities across Scotland, including Argyll and Bute, to identify and contact any establishments that may be stocking products manufactured by Kimbland Distillery Ltd, Orkney. The business has been manufacturing and selling whisky […]
- A Christmas message from the Provost 17/12/2025A Christmas message from the Provost maclennanai Wed, 17 Dec 2025 - 15:06 17 December 2025 As we approach the festive season, I am reminded once again of what makes Argyll and Bute such a special place to live and work – our people and our communities. The warmth, resilience, and generosity I see across […]
- Don’t forget – check for changes to your festive bin collection 12/12/2025Don’t forget – check for changes to your festive bin collection JMillar Fri, 12 Dec 2025 - 10:48 12 December 2025 There will be some changes to bin collections in Argyll and Bute during the festive period. Please check the council website for the changes and note that the new uplift date may be before […]