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
Fish Farm expansion to bring quality jobs 19th April 2018 I was delighted that at the latest PPSL Committee meeting my fellow members and we unanimously backed the increasing of the size of the Strondoir Bay Fish Farm... Local News
Recycling concerns in Islay 16th April 2018 It was great to catch up with my local constituents in Portnahaven and Port Wemyss over the past few days. I met with local business proprietors and spoke with... Local News
Sick and tired of this SNP lead government 11th April 2018 I have been visiting local residents on the mainland side of my ward again today. It was great to speak directly to my constituents, some of whom have recently... Local News
Income tax hiked on over one million Scots 11th April 2018 The SNP Government have broken yet another clear manifesto promise and hiked income tax on the over one million Scots who earn over £26,000. They have taken... Local News
Plastic debris making it's way to our shores 10th April 2018 I was happy to join the Islay Development Initiative's latest beach clean at the big strand on Islay today. Having clean and tidy beaches is not just important... Local News
Fighting for change in Kintyre and the Islands 9th April 2018 I was delighted to visit my constituents in Port Ellen today. I had the opportunity to speak to local residents about their concerns in regards to the poor... Local News
Our communities depend on regular sailings 5th April 2018 I was delighted to attend the Islay Community Ferry Committee yesterday to hear the latest operational report from Simon Richmond the CalMac Area Operations... Local News
IJB DECISION AGAINST CLOSURES WELCOMED BY DONALD CAMERON MSP 4th April 2018 A decision to save a range of local services from possible cutbacks was welcomed by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron. Argyll and Bute IJB met at a... Local News
Infrastructure and Services need to match Business Growth 4th April 2018 I have been out and about this past week visiting local residents on Islay and working relentlessly for my constituents across our local ward. Making sure that... Local News
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