Win-Win of Council Tax Freeze AND more Money Monday, 15 April, 2024 At the first meeting of Argyll and Bute Council since the removal of the cross party TALIG administration (The Argyll Lomond and Isles Group), the council agreed to implement a council tax freeze for 2024/2025 following additional resources from the Scottish Government. Conservative Group Leader Cllr Gary Mulvaney , former Depute Leader of the Council said: “Let’s be clear that only by standing up... Local News
Bowmore Canvassing 21st February 2017 I was in Bowmore again doing some canvassing and leafleting. Despite it poring down with rain I had a great time. People in Bowmore, much like the rest of Islay... Local News
ScotRail forks out £2k a day in compensation to disgruntled passengers 18th February 2017 Train passengers are handed more than £2000 a day in compensation from Scotrail amid complaints of cancellations and delays. Figures obtained by the Scottish... Holyrood News
Ruth: A free-trading Britain can face down SNP plans for break-up 13th February 2017 An “outward-looking, free-trading” Britain can provide people across the UK with the security and opportunity they crave, Ruth Davidson will say in a keynote... Holyrood News
Port Ellen Campaiging 12th February 2017 I had great day canvasing and leafleting in Port-Ellen. I spoke to many residents and local businesses. Once again concerns were raised to me about our poor... Local News
Stats reveal health board where 1 in 5 operations are cancelled 7th February 2017 A Scottish health board was forced to cancel a fifth of planned operations in December, new figures have revealed. ISD Scotland data showed, in NHS Highland, 19... Holyrood News
Campaign update from Alastair 4th February 2017 I had another good day canvasing and leafleting in Port-Wemyss, Portnahaven, Bruichladdich, Ballygrant and Keills as well as speaking to a number of businesses... Local News
Redman welcomes broadband rollout 1st February 2017 Local council candidate, Alastair Redman has welcomed the recent roll out of next generation broadband services in Islay. "The broadband petition that I put... Local News
SNP can't be trusted with our NHS 19th January 2017 The SNP is spending nearly £80 million a year using private hospitals for the NHS. This is despite assurances the spending would drop, and repeated rhetoric... Opinions
Islay Power cuts and surges on the 3rd 10th January 2017 While our electrical supply has improved dramatically since the spate of power cuts and surges in back 2012 the people of Islay are still blighted with a plague... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News