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
Tree planting in Bruichladdich 6th November 2018 I was delighted to join in with the tree planting in Bruichladdich on the 3rd November. It was great to work alongside the Woodland Trust and numerous local... Local News
Stopgap repairs until resurfacing is done 2nd November 2018 It was great to attend the latest East Kintyre Community Council meeting in Carradale and to speak to local residents on the doorstep. I heard numerous matters... Local News
Direct flights to Edinburgh welcomed 31st October 2018 Loganair will be introducing a new direct air connection between Islay and Edinburgh in 2019. Much like our ferry service, regular fights from Islay are not a... Local News
Redman pushing for much needed repairs 30th October 2018 I have been travelling to each part of Islay over the past few days catching up with my constituents, listening to their concerns and checking up on the... Local News
Concerns over Universal Credit roll-out 25th October 2018 Universal Credit, the new benefit designed to streamline the benefit process has come under criticism about the way it is being introduced, and the impact this... Local News
Gigha primary school should be able to source local milk 25th October 2018 I have been speaking at length with Argyll and Bute Council's policy lead for education Yvonne McNeilly about the ongoing issue in regards to the Gigha dairy... Local News
Almost half a million work days have been lost in NHS Scotland due to stress. 23rd October 2018 Between 2015/16 and 2017/18, heath boards reported almost half a million work days were lost due to absences for stress, anxiety, depression and other mental... Local News
Action needed on A83 20th October 2018 My fellow Councillors and I unanimously agreed at the recent meeting of full Council, that action on the A83 is needed in response to the impact on residents... Local News
Gourock Port downgrade bad for island economy. 17th October 2018 Businesses trying to transport goods and animals to and from the Isle of Bute in HGV lorries were left behind when the Rothesay Ferries were disrupted last... 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