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
Pylons would be massive blow to local tourism economy. 29th December 2019 Despite the frosty weather it was great to be back in Tarbert again today. I spoke to local business proprietors and other local residents about local roads... Local News
Local coastline initiative allocates £1.158 million to Argyll and Bute 23rd December 2019 I was pleased to be back in Bowmore for my last surgery of 2019 today. I heard from many constituents while checking up on local road and pavement conditions... Local News
Council must not be barrier to economic growth 21st December 2019 I was delighted to have my latest, well attended, surgery in the Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen in Port Charlotte today. I heard from my constituents that the new... Local News
Action needed before someone gets hurt 20th December 2019 At my latest surgery in Port Ellen deep concerns were raised by local residents of North Bay about the shocking road and pavement conditions both of which are... Local News
SNP concede they “must do better” on schooling 20th December 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has forced SNP education minister John Swinney to admit that performance levels in schools in Highland need to improve... Local News
Cameron blasts SNP over broadband delay 20th December 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has blasted the SNP Government over its failure to meet its own deadline for delivering broadband to rural communities... Local News
Mission to Mars 20th December 2019 More girls than boys in Cowal would like to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) when they leave school, according to a survey... Local News
Caring kids bake up kindness in Clachan 18th December 2019 Caring pupils at Clachan Primary School have been hard at work over the last few months, preparing 48 Christmas cakes to give to retired residents in the local... Local News
Cameron condemns SNP as ferry costs spiral 18th December 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has condemned SNP ministers after it was revealed that the cost of completing two delayed CalMac ferries has more than... 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