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
Servicemen Remembered 7th February 2018 I was delighted to attend the February 5th commemoration at the American Monument on the Oa Peninsula of Islay which marks 100 years since one of the most... Local News
Donald Cameron MSP asks First Minister about the sinking of the FV Nancy Glen 6th February 2018 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron asked a question at First Ministers Questions on Thursday concerning the tragedy involving the sinking of the FV Nancy... Holyrood News
Great expansion of terrific local service 3rd February 2018 I have had a very busy week fighting hard for my local constituents across our council ward. At the start of the week I was speaking to people in Port Charlotte... Local News
SNP SLAMMED AS NEW FIGURES SHOW NEARLY A FIFTH OF ARGYLL AND BUTE PROPERTIES UNABLE TO ACCESS SUPERFAST BROADBAND 31st January 2018 Figures recently published by the independent broadband news site ‘Think Broadband’ have shown that nearly a fifth of properties in Argyll and Bute are unable... Scottish Parliament News
ROADS, BROADBAND AND FERRIES RAISED ON MSP ISLAY VISIT 30th January 2018 Issues concerning poorly maintained roads, reliability of ferries and inconsistent broadband were raised by local businesses and members of the public... Scottish Parliament News
Investment needed for our crumbling roads 25th January 2018 At today's Council meeting I yet again brought up the issue of my council ward's disintegrating road network. In the Kintyre and Island's ward we are very much... Local News
Scottish Government trying to frustrate the Brexit process. 24th January 2018 Recently the Scotch Whisky Association has expressed serious concerns about the effect of the SNP’s plans to retain single market membership on accessing new... European News
Solution needed for flooding problems 23rd January 2018 I had a very productive PPSL meeting on flooding and drainage with David Cameron Chartered Senior Analyst, Sandra Davies Acting Major Applications team leader... Local News
Redman welcomes jobs boost for Kintyre 17th January 2018 I'm just back from another PPSL meeting where I was delighted that my fellow committee members and I unanimously approved the latest Marine Harvest Scotland... 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