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
£1bn investment in mobile coverage 'fantastic news' 25th October 2019 Poor mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the UK Government champions a £1 billion deal with the mobile phone industry to banish rural not-spots... Local News
Tarbert Academy makes good impression 25th October 2019 It was great to have yet another very productive meeting with Neil McKnight, head teacher of Tarbert Academy, on my recent visit there. I listened to the school... Local News
Roads funding needed to help bridge the rural urban divide 22nd October 2019 Since being elected to my position as Councillor I have had the privilege of being able to travel to every corner of my council ward on a regular basis. While... Local News
Save lives by registering appliances urges MSP 22nd October 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging his constituents to register their electrical appliances. Mr Cameron said: “Around three quarters of fires in... Local News
Just Sort it 18th October 2019 Who would have thought three and half years on and after a record 33 people million made a decision to which their elected representatives said they would... Local News
Council consults on Budget 18th October 2019 The council has started its consultation on next year’s budget. Despite having made over £57 million savings in the last nine years, more it still required. In... Local News
Council puts forward views on Scottish Government's National Transport Strategy 17th October 2019 Councillors have represented the transport needs of Argyll and Bute in an official response to the Scottish Government’s National Transport Strategy. Responding... Local News
Every local authority in Scotland fails to hit recycling targets 17th October 2019 Cash-strapped councils are struggling to provide key services due to SNP cuts. Research has revealed a gulf in the quality of schools, housing and roads across... Local News
MSP highlights sporting achievements of local schools 15th October 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has highlighted the achievements of schools in Argyll and Bute which have received sportscotland School Sport Awards... 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