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
Scottish Conservatives Launch “A New Approach to Scottish Farming” 6th March 2019 The Scottish Conservatives have today published “A New Approach to Scottish Farming” which sets out the principles of their future farming policy for Scotland... Local News
Gigha needs infrastructure to match island's economic growth 5th March 2019 On my trip to the Isle of Gigha it was great to catch up with my constituents at my latest surgery on the island. Concerns were expressed about the need for... Local News
SNP want Scotland to remain in Common Fisheries Policy 3rd March 2019 The SNP have admitted they want to keep Scotland in the hated Common Fisheries Policy. Angus Robertson, then the SNP’s Westminster leader, was asked by the BBC... Local News
Every university in Scotland faces cuts to funding under the SNP 2nd March 2019 Every university in Scotland faces cuts to funding under the SNP. Research from the Scottish Funding Council has revealed that every university in Scotland... Local News
Standing up for island communities 28th February 2019 I was happy to join Cllr Sir Jamie McGrigor at the latest Argyll and the Islands strategic group meeting. With Scottish Government representatives in attendance... Local News
WINTER MAINTENCE BUDGET INCREASE WELCOMED 26th February 2019 An announcement that £500,000 of extra funding will be allocated to Argyll and Bute Council’s winter maintenance budget has been welcomed by local politicians... Local News
Tayinloan residents raise roads and drainage concerns 19th February 2019 During my most recent visit to Tayinloan for my latest surgery, many important local issues were brought up. These included the terrible condition of many parts... Local News
Conservative Councillors working to meet challenges of rural economy 18th February 2019 I was delighted to meet with depute leader of the Council Gary Mulvaney and depute policy lead for communities Sir Jamie McGrigor in Kilmory recently. We... Local News
A83 resurfacing planned for early May 16th February 2019 I have been contacted by many of my constituents in Tayinloan about the deteriorating condition of the A83 in that area due to regular flooding and drainage... 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