Cllr Andrew Vennard

Councillor for Oban North and Lorn ward of Argyll & Bute Council
Spokesperson for Roads, Transport & Amenity Services
Treasurer - Argyll & Bute Conservative and Unionist Association

Andrew was elected to Argyll and Bute Council for a second term in 2022.

He is a solicitor in private practice based in Oban, and also currently acts as secretary of Oban Community Council. Previously he served as a Director and Company Secretary for Oban Phoenix Cinema.

Andrew can be contacted by email at [email protected]

News

Conservative Councillors Propose 5% Council Tax Plan

At today’s Argyll and Bute Council budget meeting, the official opposition group - comprising
Scottish Conservatives and Bute Independent councillors - put forward a fully balanced
budget, headlined by a modest 5% council tax increase, one of the smallest proposed
increases in Scotland.

£4.5m marine enterprise investment in Argyll welcomed

Two local elected representatives have welcomed an announcement that £4.5m is to be invested by Highlands and Islands Enterprise in developing a marine enterprise cluster in Argyll. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “This very significant investment is a vote of confidence in the

Public urged to respond to A83 consultation

Two local Argyll politicians have called on the general public to participate in Transport Scotland’s ongoing public consultation into a new route into Argyll in response to a series of landslides at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. Following years of local campaigns, and calls from politicians across

Eat out to help local businesses

Two local politicians are encouraging local eateries, and their customers, to take advantage of the Government’s new “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme. The scheme offers a discount to diners every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, of up to 50% of the cost of their meal. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Ca

Redman appointed Policy Lead for Economic Growth

I was delighted to be given the opportunity to serve Argyll and Bute in my new position as Policy Lead for Economic Growth at the most recent council meeting. There is little doubt that Argyll and Bute's growing and dynamic economy is a success story but that success can bring many challenges and I

Councillor enlists support of MSP in pylon dispute

An Argyll and Bute councillor has won the support of an MSP in a dispute over the construction of giant pylons near the village of Dalmally. The project, proposed by SSE, which would involve the construction of 52 new pylons carrying high voltage lines, is being opposed by local residents. Council

Warm welcome for new Prime Minister

Boris Johnson MP has received many warm congratulations on his success in the Conservative leadership election, becoming the new prime minister today. Mr Johnson beat his rival, foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt by a margin of two to one, securing 66.4% of the membership vote.

Conservative Councillors working for a better deal in rural constituency

Conservative Councillors in Argyll and Bute have been working relentlessly for a better deal for our rural constituency. I'm delighted to stand shoulder to shoulder with both newly elected and long serving Conservative Councillors in our relentless push for better infrastructure, an end to digital