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
SNP put independence referendum ahead of restoring Scotland’s schools 25th March 2021 The SNP will always put another divisive independence referendum ahead of restoring Scotland’s schools. Recently at FMQs, Nicola Sturgeon had no answers as Ruth... Local News
Damaged sign and grit bin in East Kintyre 25th March 2021 I have been contacted by many of my justifiably concerned constituents in East Kintyre about the shocking condition of local signage which has rotted through... Local News
Livestock transport proposals are a threat to farming and crofting 16th March 2021 Councillor Alastair Redman has said he shares the concern of local farmers and crofters that calls for radical changes to the law regarding livestock transport... Local News
£1.686 million helping town centre recovery 5th March 2021 Argyll and Bute Council continues to support town centre regeneration by delivering Town Centre Funding from the Scottish Government. The fund worth £1.686... Local News
Transforming Argyll and Bute's economy 5th March 2021 Transforming Argyll and Bute’s economy continues to be a priority for Argyll and Bute Council to help create vibrant places and communities and attract more... Local News
Number of operations drop across NHS Highland 4th March 2021 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that the fall in the number of operations carried out by NHS Highland must be reversed as soon as possible. The... Local News
Budget delivers for Argyll & Bute 4th March 2021 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his budget and it included several major announcements that will benefit Argyll and Bute, including fast-tracking the... Local News
Damage to the bridge at Grogport 4th March 2021 I have been contacted by many local residents about the damage to the bridge at Grogport. Several copping stones are missing from the bridge walls and are in... Local News
Argyll and Bute continues to attract film interest 4th March 2021 With its stunning scenery from lochs to mountains, coast and islands, Argyll and Bute has built a reputation for offering some of the best scenery in the UK to... 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