Argyll and Bute Council News
- Helensburgh and Lomond Project 20 plans complete 03/09/2026Helensburgh and Lomond Project 20 plans complete JMillar Thu, 3 Sep 2026 - 13:56 3 September 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. Argyll and Bute Council expressed thanks to elected members, community councils, […]
- Parents urged to take advantage of employability support 26/08/2026Parents urged to take advantage of employability support maclennanai Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 11:12 26 August 2026 Parents across Argyll and Bute can access free support to help them develop skills, find work, increase their income and build confidence. Delivered by the Council’s Employability Team, the Parental Employability Support (PES) programme works with parents […]
- Partnerships driving positive futures for young people 26/08/2026Partnerships driving positive futures for young people crosbier Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 15:47 26 August 2026 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 […]
- Education service builds on success with new three-year strategic plan 26/08/2026Education service builds on success with new three-year strategic plan crosbier Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 15:55 26 August 2026 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. The Community […]
- Positive progress in delivering Gaelic Language Plan 25/08/2026Positive progress in delivering Gaelic Language Plan crosbier Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 11:18 25 August 2026 From supporting Gaelic learning and community initiatives to securing funding for key development posts, a report going before councillors this week highlights the progress being made to promote and strengthen Gaelic across Argyll and Bute. The report covers […]
- We’ve made it easier to re-use and recycle 25/08/2026We’ve made it easier to re-use and recycle JMillar Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 11:18 25 August 2026 Argyll and Bute Council has made improvements to its household recycling facilities at Helensburgh, Mull, Coll, Colonsay, Tiree and Islay. This will create a better experience for customers who use the sites, encourage more people to re-use […]
- Consultation launches on proposed new Tobermory Campus location 24/08/2026Consultation launches on proposed new Tobermory Campus location crosbier Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 12:11 24 August 2026 As part of a Schools (Consultation)(Scotland) 2010 statutory consultation, Argyll and Bute Council is asking pupils, families and the wider school community on Mull for views on the relocation of Tobermory Campus. The consultation is available on […]
- Ukrainian community says thank you to Argyll and Bute with Ukrainian Independence Day gift 24/08/2026Ukrainian community says thank you to Argyll and Bute with Ukrainian Independence Day gift JMillar Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - 14:16 24 August 2026 Ukrainian families who have made Argyll and Bute their home are marking Ukrainian Independence Day by gifting a picnic bench to Dunoon, as a heartfelt thank you for the welcome and […]
- Planned essential maintenance works at Port Askaig 21/08/2026Planned essential maintenance works at Port Askaig JMillar Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 09:05 21 August 2026 Argyll and Bute Council will be undertaking essential repair works to the ferry slip at Port Askaig, which serves the Islay to Jura ferry service. The works are currently planned to begin during the week of 24 August […]
- Council agrees community-led approach to Gaelic Areas of Linguistic Significance 21/08/2026Council agrees community-led approach to Gaelic Areas of Linguistic Significance JMillar Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 09:17 21 August 2026 Argyll and Bute Council has agreed its approach to meeting new duties under the Scottish Languages Act 2025, including plans for community-led consultation on potential Areas of Linguistic Significance. Areas of Linguistic Significance (ALS) are […]