Argyll and Bute Council News
- New ways to pay for EV charging 16/01/2026New ways to pay for EV charging JMillar Fri, 16 Jan 2026 - 09:51 16 January 2026 People using electric vehicle charging points in Argyll and Bute should be aware that, as from February, they will be operated by ScottishPower and not Charge Point Scotland, which will no longer be operating. This means that how […]
- Young voices urge action to tackle child poverty 14/01/2026Young voices urge action to tackle child poverty crosbier Wed, 14 Jan 2026 - 09:15 14 January 2026 Primary five pupils at Rhu Primary School, determined to make a difference have written to the Prime Minister and MSPs, urging action to ensure fairness and equality for children across Scotland and the UK. Image As part […]
- Council and partners call for local growth fund investment 13/01/2026Council and partners call for local growth fund investment maclennanai Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 10:46 13 January 2026 “The Highlands and islands make significant contributions to national priorities. We need the UK Government to recognise this and reflect it in their approach to funding” – Councillor Jim Lynch, Leader of Argyll and Bute Council. […]
- Local venison hits the menu at Inveraray Primary School 13/01/2026Local venison hits the menu at Inveraray Primary School maclennanai Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 11:47 13 January 2026 Argyll and Bute is renowned for its exceptional local produce, and now pupils at Inveraray Primary School are enjoying a taste of it in their school meals. Argyll and Bute Council introduced wild venison to school […]
- Have your say on Tarbert's future 05/01/2026Have your say on Tarbert's future maclennanai Mon, 5 Jan 2026 - 14:18 5 January 2026 Argyll and Bute Council is inviting residents of Tarbert to have their say on the future of the village as part of a consultation on the Tarbert Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. The draft document, produced during the […]
- ‘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. […]