CEX update – making a difference
I go to a vast range of meetings as part of this job, some are definitely more interesting than others, and in some, you really feel like you are involved in making a tangible difference. The Corporate Parenting Board that I attended this morning is one of those meetings where I leave with a real sense of […]
Council prepares to set its budget
“Council services support all our lives every day in different ways. Everything we do matters and makes a contribution to life in Argyll and Bute, which is what makes setting the council’s budget so challenging.” Councillor Jim Lynch, Leader of Argyll and Bute Council set out the challenge as the council prepares to set its […]
New traffic management measures for Campbeltown
Additional traffic management measures are now in place in Campbeltown. A new warden, to cover Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands, will be available to spend more time addressing concerns raised by members of the public about irresponsible parking in the town. Parking rules have not been enforced regularly for some time and so there […]
Councillors agree funding for community activities through UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Investment plans for a range of community activities across Argyll and Bute as part of the final year of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) have been approved by councillors. The successor to previous EU funding schemes, the Argyll and Bute UKSPF investment plan focuses on three key priorities: communities and place; supporting local […]
Key infrastructure projects identified for potential funding
Five key infrastructure and community projects have been identified for potential funding via the UK Government’s Community Regeneration Partnership Funding (CRP) initiative. The UK Government has committed to delivering a package of support from the CRP to Argyll and Bute Council totalling £20.34m. The council was asked by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local […]
Council extends Flexible Food Fund due to its success
Thousands of households have already benefitted from the Argyll and Bute Flexible Food and Fuel Fund (FFFF) and now, due to its success, councillors have agreed to extend the scheme until March 2026. Since it started in January 2021, the fund has supported approximately 2,000 households and 800 children throughout the area and continues to […]
Lochgilphead CARS Scheme to benefit fifth historic building
Work will begin next month to restore the fifth building to benefit from the Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). The historic property, at 15-19 Argyll Street, is in poor condition and requires vast repairs to its roof, chimney, leadwork, stonework, and cast-iron goods restoration. At Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy and Resources Committee, councillors […]
Coastal community projects to benefit from funding
Four ambitious coastal community projects across Argyll and Bute are in line to benefit from new Scottish Crown Estate funding. Following confirmation that the council has been allocated £1,818,714 from the Scottish Government’s Crown Estate Fund for 2024/25, a range of community initiatives were given the go-ahead at a meeting of the council’s Policy and […]
Celebrating World Gaelic Week in Argyll and Bute
World Gaelic Week starts on Monday 24 February and many schools, community groups, and businesses across Argyll and Bute will be getting involved. From coffee mornings and careers events to ceilidhs and celebrating local culture and heritage – there’s something for everyone. Established in 2022 and funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) celebrates […]