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
“Kindness volunteers” praised in Parliament 26th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has highlighted the work of a charity in recruiting “kindness volunteers” to help vulnerable people. Mr Cameron said:... Local News
Key worker childcare facilities in place 26th March 2020 A number of childcare facilities will open in Argyll and Bute for children of key workers in the area. Eligible parents, who indicated a need for this service... Local News
Help firms by reversing HIE cuts urges Cameron 25th March 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron is urging the Scottish Government to reverse its planned cuts to Highlands and Islands Enterprise in the light of the... Local News
Support your local paper, urges MSP 25th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging residents to support their local papers. “Our local media is indispensable, particularly during an emergency... Local News
Clarity needed for self-catering businesses says MSP 25th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging the Scottish Government to clarify its position on support for self-catering businesses. “We have many... Local News
Coronavirus Business Support Grants for Argyll and Bute 24th March 2020 The Scottish Government has today (24 March) announced further support for businesses affected by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The aim of the Scottish... Local News
Don’t head for the hills urges Highland MSP 24th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged hillwalkers to keep away from the mountains until the coronavirus pandemic is over, and not to regard a high... Local News
Support available during crisis 23rd March 2020 For the first time in history, the UK government is going to step in and help pay people’s wages paying grants to support as many jobs as necessary. Any... Local News
Anger at COVID19 'escape' suggestions 23rd March 2020 Like so many residents of Islay and Jura I was shocked to read that the Daily Mail has published an article citing areas that are the "best boltholes" for... Local News
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