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
Bowmore broadband shockingly slow 26th July 2018 I was visiting my constituents again in Bowmore today as I have been received numerous complaints about the shockingly slow broadband speed in the area. My... Local News
CONCERN OVER FAILURE TO DELIVER NEW SUICIDE PLAN 25th July 2018 Concerns have been raised over the SNP Government’s failure to deliver a new suicide strategy, despite promising that it would be ready by the end of June. It... Local News
Neglected potholes now large craters 24th July 2018 It was great to speak to local residents on the Isle of Jura while attending the latest Jura Community Council meeting. Since my last trip to Jura many potholes... Local News
Good clean up for Argyll Gardens 23rd July 2018 I pushed for the council to give the Argyll Gardens a good clean up ahead of the opening of the new Queens Hall and I think you have to agree it looks fantastic... Local News
Fighting hard for every corner of Kintyre and Islands 21st July 2018 I have been putting out Ruth's latest 'No to Indyref 2' leaflet across my council ward, checking up on any progress being made with road and drain repairs... Local News
SNP attempt to increase taxes by stealth 15th July 2018 The SNP is consulting on ending the council tax reduction for single occupants. Council tax is already a progressive system, and those with low incomes rightly... Local News
Success in getting road repairs for Kintrye and Islands 13th July 2018 I was visiting my constituents in Bruchladdich, Bowmore and Port-Ellen today. It's always great to speak directly to so many of my fellow locals about numerous... Local News
Successful surgery in Carradale 11th July 2018 I'm just back from another successful surgery in Carradale today. I was able to check up on the progress being made on the many road, drain and signage repairs... Local News
Blocked drains being ignored 6th July 2018 I have been out and about across both the Islay and mainland side of my ward the past few days doing my upmost to visit every corner of Kintyre and the Islands... 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