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
Investment announced in MAKI’s economy 25th February 2021 The council has agreed an investment of £600,000 in boosting the economy across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands. The investment comes from the council’s... Local News
Funding boost announced for Bute and Cowal economy 25th February 2021 Cycling, sailing and learning will all benefit from a share of £550,000 announced by Argyll and Bute Council for Bute and Cowal. The council is investing... Local News
Investment announced in economic recovery for Helensburgh and Lomond 25th February 2021 Argyll and Bute Council has announced a £600,000 boost for the local economy in Helensburgh and Lomond. The council is investing funding, received from the... Local News
Welcome for council budget priorities 25th February 2021 Local Scottish Conservatives have welcomed Argyll and Bute Council’s prioritisation of essential road infrastructure and supporting young people and economic... Local News
Cameron presses Lord Advocate in urgent question in Holyrood 24th February 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has pressed the Lord Advocate, James Wolffe, on the role of the Crown Office in threatening the freedom of the Scottish... Local News
Concern over Jura respite home 24th February 2021 Two local politicians have expressed concern following a proposal to close a respite flat on Jura. The matter was discussed at a meeting of Jura Community... Local News
Primary school pupils congratulated on Internet Safety Award 23rd February 2021 Two local elected representatives have congratulated the pupils of Port Ellen Primary School, Islay, on achieving the Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety Award... Local News
Routemap little more than holding statement 23rd February 2021 MSP's have criticised the Scottish Government for the lack of detail in the routemap statement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Shadow Health Secretary Donald... Local News
SNP to spend £600,000 to prepare for a second referendum 22nd February 2021 The SNP have committed £600,000 to prepare for a second referendum within the next year. Instead of being focussed on Scotland’s vaccination programme and... Local News
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