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
Flooding rapidly accelerating roads deterioration 15th February 2019 It was great to catch up with my constituents in Port Wemyss and Portnahaven and listen to numerous concerns about many pressing local issues. There is a real... Local News
Safety Concerns about school path 13th February 2019 At the latest East Kintyre Community Council I was informed about the dangerous condition of the Carradale Primary School path with some of it's slabs sticking... Local News
Cameron in Bid to Save Dunoon to Glasgow Bus Route 12th February 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to West Coast Motors in the hope of securing a future for the Dunoon to Glasgow bus service. The service... Local News
Cameron Challenges Minister Over Peak Time Ferry Proposals 12th February 2019 Concerns over a proposal to increase ferry fares on peak time services has been raised by Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron. The idea, which is contained... Local News
Tarbert needs more social housing 8th February 2019 It was great to speak directly to my constituents in Tarbert recently about many important local and national issues affecting them. There are justifiable... Local News
GPs could be hit by the SNP’s hated car park tax 8th February 2019 Hundreds of GPs could be hit by the SNP’s hated car park tax – despite a supposed NHS exemption on the scheme. The vast majority of practices across the country... Local News
SNP Government failing to support farmers 5th February 2019 Across rural Scotland the SNP Government are failing to support farmers as new figures show that Scottish farming incomes fell by £57 million in 2018. It is... Local News
Gritting decisions should be made locally 30th January 2019 I have been hearing from many of my constituents on Islay in regards to the gritting of our local roads. There is no doubt in my mind that our front-line roads... Local News
SNP funding cuts hit rural councils the hardest 28th January 2019 I was happy to join my fellow Conservative councillor and Depute Policy Lead for Economic Development Bobby Good at the latest elected member budget seminar in... 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