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
Pupils dive in to 'Under the Sea' event 30th January 2020 More than 90 young people from across Oban and Lorn had an informative and fun day out when they attended an ‘Under the Sea’ Science, Technology, Engineering... Local News
Ignore the anti farming nonsense 28th January 2020 Like many who live in the Kintyre and Islands ward and the wider Argyll and Bute constituency I continue to be baffled by the relentless attacks on our already... Local News
Improvement to street-lighting cabling now made 24th January 2020 I am delighted that at long last and after both the roads department and SSE initially refused to accept responsibility for the work done to the street lighting... Local News
Flooding increases challenges for roads department 19th January 2020 I have spent the past few days travelling around speaking and listening to my constituents on Islay. The problems with our poor local road conditions continue... Local News
Mull schools are awarded prestigious Unicef Award 16th January 2020 Two schools in Argyll and Bute have been awarded the prestigious Silver Rights Respecting School Award by Unicef UK. Lochdonhead and Ulva Primary Schools, both... Local News
SNP policy on early prisoner release is putting public at risk 16th January 2020 Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron (Highlands and Islands) has accused the Scottish Government of failing in its duty to the public by not properly... Local News
Cameron backs Prime Minister over IndyRef2 15th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has backed Boris Johnson’s decision to refuse Nicola Sturgeon’s request for permission to hold a... Local News
Time the SNP properly fund Scotland's struggling local authorities 14th January 2020 After days of outrage, the SNP have set a date for Scotland’s budget. Despite days of faux outrage at the UK Government, Derek Mackay has now set February 6 as... Local News
Cameron backs calls for Holyrood scrutiny of air traffic control changes 14th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is supporting calls for a debate in Parliament on plans to centralise air traffic control in the region, which would... 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