Argyll and Bute Council News
- Major investment package backs regeneration and community growth across Argyll and Bute 16/10/2026Major investment package backs regeneration and community growth across Argyll and Bute maclennanai Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 10:15 16 October 2026 Communities, businesses and island residents across Argyll and Bute are set to benefit from almost £1.6 million of investment to support regeneration projects, economic growth, community infrastructure and cost-of-living assistance. The funding package […]
- Helensburgh Waterfront development decision 15/10/2026Helensburgh Waterfront development decision crosbier Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 12:35 15 October 2026 The Council decided today to refer the task of identifying options for the future of the Helensburgh Waterfront to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee having considered the results of the recent public consultation and after hearing from community representatives on […]
- Council calls for continued investment following success of Shared Prosperity Fund 15/10/2026Council calls for continued investment following success of Shared Prosperity Fund maclennanai Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 13:21 15 October 2026 Argyll and Bute Council is to step up engagement with both the UK and Scottish Governments following an independent evaluation that highlights the significant benefits delivered by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and […]
- Contract awarded for Sandbank and Dunoon play park upgrades 14/10/2026Contract awarded for Sandbank and Dunoon play park upgrades crosbier Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 15:59 14 October 2026 Children and young people in Sandbank and Dunoon can look forward to enjoying improved, more accessible and inclusive play facilities as work gets underway to upgrade Sandbank and Glen Morag play parks. Argyll and Bute Council […]
- Progress on Permanent A816 Solution at Bealach Mòr 09/10/2026Progress on Permanent A816 Solution at Bealach Mòr JMillar Wed, 7 Oct 2026 - 11:26 9 October 2026 Progressing plans for a permanent solution to the damage caused by landslip on the A816 at Bealach Mòr will improve the road's resilience against future severe weather events and keep communities and businesses connected. The Environment, Development […]
- Winter service prepares to treat more than half of Argyll and Bute’s road network 09/10/2026Winter service prepares to treat more than half of Argyll and Bute’s road network JMillar Fri, 9 Oct 2026 - 10:18 9 October 2026 Argyll and Bute Council is preparing for another winter with one of the most extensive road pre-treatment programmes in rural Scotland, treating more than half of the area's adopted road network […]
- Council progresses major waste management changes 09/10/2026Council progresses major waste management changes JMillar Fri, 9 Oct 2026 - 10:20 9 October 2026 Argyll and Bute Council is taking important steps to ensure waste services remain compliant, sustainable and resilient in the light of significant changes in waste management legislation. A report to the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee today (9 October) […]
- Strong economic results pave the way for new opportunities across Argyll and Bute 09/10/2026Strong economic results pave the way for new opportunities across Argyll and Bute crosbier Fri, 9 Oct 2026 - 12:15 9 October 2026 From supporting nearly 150 new businesses to securing significant investment for local projects, Argyll and Bute Council has delivered another year of strong economic results. Now, with a refreshed Economic Strategy Action […]
- Five community projects put forward for next round of regeneration funding 09/10/2026Five community projects put forward for next round of regeneration funding crosbier Fri, 9 Oct 2026 - 12:32 9 October 2026 Five projects in Argyll and Bute have been put forward for the next round of the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF), with more than £4 million of investment being sought to support […]
- Outdoor Museum welcomes new exhibit 08/10/2026Outdoor Museum welcomes new exhibit JMillar Thu, 8 Oct 2026 - 13:47 8 October 2026 Helensburgh’s Outdoor Museum unveiled its newest exhibit recently, celebrating the area’s rich archaeological heritage with a new sculpture inspired by a local artefact. The latest artwork to grace a plinth in Colquhoun Square is a representation of a Bronze Age […]