Argyll and Bute Council News
- And the winner is…. 05/05/2026And the winner is…. JMillar Tue, 5 May 2026 - 12:35 5 May 2026 The winner of the 'Put YOUR Town on a Pedestal' competition - celebrating the heritage of Helensburgh with a brand-new artwork for the Outdoor Museum in Colquhoun Square - has been chosen. Taking its place on a plinth in the square […]
- Updates to draft visitor levy scheme 29/04/2026Updates to draft visitor levy scheme crosbier Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 13:20 29 April 2026 New exemptions, and projects that would be delivered through levy income, will be included in a draft visitor levy scheme for consideration by Council in June. Healthcare visits by islanders to the mainland (including carers accompanying vulnerable patients to […]
- Building stronger connections across our communities 29/04/2026Building stronger connections across our communities JMillar Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 11:47 29 April 2026 Argyll and Bute Council has agreed a total funding package of £220,000 to be focused on increasing community empowerment, expanding and enhancing links with local community organisations across the Council area. Fifty thousand pounds is being allocated to each […]
- Next phase agreed for Tobermory Campus 29/04/2026Next phase agreed for Tobermory Campus crosbier Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 11:05 29 April 2026 Plans to deliver a modern, inclusive 2–18 campus at Tobermory on Mull will resume, following agreement by Argyll and Bute Councillors today. The campus design will support state of the art teaching approaches, accessibility, and inclusion, while providing long‑term […]
- Zero tolerance approach to abuse of council staff 29/04/2026Zero tolerance approach to abuse of council staff crosbier Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 09:57 29 April 2026 Argyll and Bute Council has outlined its commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees in a joint statement issued in partnership with trade unions. The move follows a marked increase nationally in incidents of verbal […]
- Help us improve your service – please mark your bins 20/04/2026Help us improve your service – please mark your bins JMillar Mon, 20 Apr 2026 - 11:12 20 April 2026 Argyll and Bute Council’s waste and recycling collection services are provided to almost every household in Argyll and Bute. We frequently review these services to make sure that they continue to provide value for money […]
- Important travel information for Islay ferry passengers – 18 to 20 April 10/04/2026Important travel information for Islay ferry passengers – 18 to 20 April crosbier Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 14:27 10 April 2026 Due to essential maintenance works at Port Askaig, Argyll and Bute Council has today issued important advice for anyone travelling to or from Islay between Saturday 18 April and Monday 20 April. To […]
- Young People dive into marine and science careers at SEAS26 07/04/2026Young People dive into marine and science careers at SEAS26 crosbier Tue, 7 Apr 2026 - 11:51 7 April 2026 More than 230 pupils from primary schools across Cowal gathered in Dunoon recently for a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) based careers event with a marine theme. SEAS26 aimed to inspire young people to […]
- Election candidates confirmed for Argyll and Bute Scottish Parliamentary Constituency 02/04/2026Election candidates confirmed for Argyll and Bute Scottish Parliamentary Constituency JMillar Thu, 2 Apr 2026 - 11:54 2 April 2026 The candidates seeking election to represent the Argyll and Bute Constituency in the Scottish Parliament have now been confirmed with the publication of the Notice of Poll on Wednesday 1st April 2026. The constituency candidates […]
- Clachan Bridge 01/04/2026Clachan Bridge JMillar Wed, 1 Apr 2026 - 11:32 1 April 2026 The council is taking steps to improve the safety of Clachan Bridge for those who use it by installing traffic lights, in the approach to the bridge. This action follows concerns from the public and the council, which is also supported by Police […]