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
Reassurance for Argyll and Bute's senior pupils 20th March 2020 Argyll and Bute Council's Policy Lead for Education has reassured young people in the area that they will get the credit they deserve for their studies, despite... Local News
Teaching staff work hard to deliver remote learning resources for pupils 20th March 2020 Teaching staff across Argyll and Bute have been working hard to organise a range of home learning resources for pupils, as schools across the country close... Local News
Rothesay Joint Campus is top of the class 19th March 2020 Pupils at Rothesay Joint Campus are top of the class when it comes to numbers, with the school’s primary four and five pupils being crowned Argyll and Bute’s... Local News
Ferry fleet long past its prime 15th March 2020 I have been visiting my constituents in Port Ellen, Bowmore, Port Charlotte and Portnahaven the past few days. I have been reporting all new potholes to our... Local News
Capital roads programme treats roads earlier to prevent further deterioration 5th March 2020 At the recent Environment Development and infrastructure meeting I had the opportunity to raise many important concerns about my ward's infrastructure... Local News
Poor roads stifling economic growth 4th March 2020 At today's MAKI meeting I had the opportunity to raise many pressing matters that are facing my constituents as well as other areas of Argyll and Bute. These... Local News
Bowmore residents share concerns 29th February 2020 I was speaking to my constituents while attending my latest surgery in Bowmore today. The poor condition of Islay High School has been raised by many local... Local News
Budget supports young people and economic growth 27th February 2020 Despite demand for council services continuing to exceed allocated funds the budget we set today supports our young people and economic growth. We have... Local News
Planning regulations must support rural growth 26th February 2020 I was out and about in Tarbert today speaking to my constituents including local businesses. We spoke about the importance of making Argyll and Bute a much more... 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