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
Lack of village shop detrimental to community 8th December 2019 Despite the wet weather it was great to visit my constituents in Skipness today. I have been hearing about the constant problems being caused by flooding on our... Local News
'We must not leave our cemeteries in a state of disrepair' 5th December 2019 While attending the latest Environmental, Development and Infrastructure Committee meeting I was able to raise many important and pressing local matters. These... Local News
Argyll and Bute dwarf national average for fuel poverty 4th December 2019 Current estimates of Fuel Poverty which are based on Home Analytics data shows a very worrying and unacceptably high percentage of households in Argyll and Bute... Local News
Local residents take matters into their own hands 27th November 2019 I was delighted to speak to my constituents at my latest surgery in Kilberry. Unfortunately many of the problems that where discussed at my previous surgery... Local News
Argyll and Bute Employee Excellence and Recognition Awards 25th November 2019 I was delighted to attend this years Argyll and Bute Employee Excellence and Recognition Awards. It's great to see so many hard working front line public... Local News
Icy surfaces making pavements and roads almost impassible 24th November 2019 As the nights close in and temperatures begin to drop I am receiving many phone calls and messages from concerned constituents about our local pavements and... Local News
CAMERON WELCOMES CONSERVATIVE PLEDGE TO BACK SCOTTISH FARMING AND CROFTING 21st November 2019 A major new announcement that a future UK Conservative Government will guarantee current funding for Scottish farmers until 2024 has been welcomed by Highlands... Local News
Seasonal weather creates more challenges for rural roads network 17th November 2019 My constituents on Islay and across the Kintyre and Islands ward continue to justifiably raise concerns with me about our rural roads which are sadly often... Local News
Argyll & Bute ranks among the worst broadband speeds in Scotland 13th November 2019 I was delighted to be back on the Isle of Gigha today for yet another successful surgery. I heard from local residents about poor local road infrastructure... 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