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
Argyll & Bute 3rd slowest for broadband speed 26th January 2019 Many of us are not surprised by the recent news that Argyll and Bute has come 3rd last in a table ranking local authority areas by broadband speeds. Even in... Local News
Speed and quality of repairs must be improved 23rd January 2019 I have been back in Kilmory recently and spoke to policy lead for roads and amenity services Cllr Roddy McCuish about the slow repairs of damaged street... Local News
SNP must stop wasting time and money on discredited policy 21st January 2019 An independent panel tasked with establishing a ‘code of practice’ for Named Persons is facing difficulties. The chair of the panel said it is struggling to... Local News
'We deserve better' says Redman 20th January 2019 I got the opportunity to catch up with my Tarbert constituents in my latest visit to the mainland side of my council ward. Many important issues were raised... Local News
Cemetery deteriorating to an unacceptable state 13th January 2019 It was great to once again hear from my constituents at my recent surgery in Carradale. The condition of Brackley cemetery is deteriorating to an unacceptable... Local News
Scottish Conservatives call for long-term support for hill farmers 10th January 2019 The Scottish Conservatives have cautiously welcomed the u-turn in funding for hill-farmers announced by Fergus Ewing today. Earlier this week the Scottish... Local News
Residents Urged to Respond to Parliamentary Speed Limit Consultation 9th January 2019 Proposed legislation which looks to reduce the speed limit in urban and residential areas has been put out for consultation by the Scottish Parliament’s Rural... Local News
Cameron Urges Young People to Take Advantage of New “Millennial” Railcard 8th January 2019 A new railcard for young people aged between 26 to 30 years old has been launched nationwide following a successful pilot scheme. The new railcard, which... Local News
Broadband repaired, but lights are still out. 8th January 2019 It was great to speak to the hard working front-line Openreach teams responding to concerns myself and others had raised about the disruptions to our local... Local News
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