Argyll and Bute Council News
- Immersive classroom opens in Dunoon, bringing new learning opportunities 01/07/2026Immersive classroom opens in Dunoon, bringing new learning opportunities crosbier Wed, 1 Jul 2026 - 09:51 1 July 2026 Imagine coming face-to-face with whales beneath the ocean’s surface without getting wet, exploring the interior of a space shuttle with your classmates, or collaborating to solve puzzles and complete timed challenges. This is now a reality […]
- Schools break up for summer holidays 30/06/2026Schools break up for summer holidays crosbier Tue, 30 Jun 2026 - 09:37 30 June 2026 “I would like to wish all our staff, children and young people a very happy and well-deserved summer break.” Councillor Kieron Green, Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education, reflects on a successful and inspiring year across the […]
- Pupils make creative waves ahead of Oban’s Clipper Race stopover 25/06/2026Pupils make creative waves ahead of Oban’s Clipper Race stopover crosbier Thu, 25 Jun 2026 - 09:24 25 June 2026 A school design competition celebrating Oban’s role as a host port for the world-famous Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has highlighted the creativity and talent of local primary pupils. Image Marianne, Easdale Primary School […]
- Consultation on Helensburgh waterfront proposal 24/06/2026Consultation on Helensburgh waterfront proposal crosbier Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 09:33 24 June 2026 The council is to ask for views on the proposal for the final part of the multi million-pound development of Helensburgh waterfront. The proposal is to add to leisure facilities on the waterfront with a re-instated skatepark, and to invest […]
- Council sets out range of actions to tackle housing emergency across Argyll and Bute 24/06/2026Council sets out range of actions to tackle housing emergency across Argyll and Bute JMillar Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 14:09 24 June 2026 Argyll and Bute Council is progressing a series of actions to address the local housing emergency, recognising that no single solution will resolve the challenges and that a co-ordinated approach is […]
- Conference to celebrate a decade of delivery for young people in Argyll and Bute 23/06/2026Conference to celebrate a decade of delivery for young people in Argyll and Bute crosbier Tue, 23 Jun 2026 - 11:34 23 June 2026 Young people, educators and employers from across Argyll and Bute are set to come together for a major Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) conference at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute, on […]
- Visitor levy consultation planned 23/06/2026Visitor levy consultation planned crosbier Tue, 23 Jun 2026 - 16:36 23 June 2026 Argyll and Bute Council is set to launch a public consultation on a draft visitor levy scheme aimed at sustaining and enhancing the area’s visitor economy and supporting local communities. The consultation will run from Monday 13 July to Monday 5 […]
- Flood alleviation study in Tobermory 22/06/2026Flood alleviation study in Tobermory JMillar Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 11:47 22 June 2026 Argyll and Bute Council will undertake a study in and around Ledaig Car Park, Tobermory, in July to look at ways of alleviating flooding in the area. The study has been funded through Crown Estate monies and will inform what […]
- Council local procurement spend tops £71m 19/06/2026Council local procurement spend tops £71m JMillar Fri, 19 Jun 2026 - 09:26 19 June 2026 As part of Scotland loves local week, figures show that the Council’s local procurement spend for 2025-2026 was £71.8m, which represents 35% of its overall spend. Just over 25% of all its contracts were awarded to local suppliers – […]
- Key milestone as Tobermory Campus plans move to public consultation 04/06/2026Key milestone as Tobermory Campus plans move to public consultation butlerh Fri, 3 Jul 2026 - 13:34 4 June 2026 A statutory public consultation will seek views on relocating the current Tobermory 2-18 Campus to a new purpose-built 2-18 campus school building. Councillors today approved plans to launch a statutory consultation in terms of the […]