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
First Minister must “come clean” over private email use 14th October 2019 The Scottish Conservatives have written to the First Minister demanding that she “comes clean” over her use of her private email address, and publish the emails... Local News
Plan to break up the country would lead to a hard border at Berwick. 14th October 2019 The SNP are obsessed with independence at any cost as Nicola Sturgeon admitted recently that her plan to break up the country would lead to a hard border at... Local News
Sluggish repair of some social housing stock 13th October 2019 In Bowmore today I was very busy speaking to my constituents and leafleting. The rough and in some cases hazardous surfaces of local pavements are raised as a... Local News
Rural communities set to miss out on better broadband, despite SNP promises 12th October 2019 Despite the odd heavy shower it was a mostly sunny day in Port Ellen while I was out canvasing and leafleting with my newest volunteer. Road flooding and poor... Local News
Welcome investment in Rural Growth Deal 11th October 2019 The council were delighted to hear that UK government have backed our rural growth deal with £50million cash investment confirmed from Westminster and Holyrood... Local News
Cameron challenges minister over ferry failings 11th October 2019 SNP minister Paul Wheelhouse has been challenged over the longstanding problems of the Dunoon-Gourock ferry service by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron... Local News
Commitment to investing in Argyll and Bute welcomed 11th October 2019 It was great to catch up with my constituents in Caol Ila today. On the doorstep I heard about many pressing local matters including local pothole and drainage... Local News
SNP and Green MSPs will have to answer for “car park tax” 10th October 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has expressed disappointment after SNP and Green politicians voted down amendments which would have helped protect... Local News
Film in Argyll & Bute 10th October 2019 Argyll and Bute’s popularity as a filming location is well established – and the Argyll & Bute Council is working alongside residents and partner organisations... 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