CEX update – delivering our vision
This week I spent time with our Chief Officers Group (COG), which brings together our Directors and Heads of Service. Our discussions were based on our Connect for Success Principles, which guide the way we work. We know how busy everyone is, so we focussed on the things that matter most – reviewing our priorities, […]
August Cascade
In this issue: What’s new: LGE salary scales 2025/26, be a great colleague and request for equality info Coming up:Pension Awareness Week webinars Congratulations: Martin Arnold’s epic rally adventure, recognition for colleagues and the King’s visit Out and About: Wendy Brownlie, Head of Education visits Colonsay Climate friendly: grants to make your home more energy […]
Martin’s Two Ball rally adventure
Congratulations to Martin Arnold, the Council’s Contract Officer who recently took part in an epic adventure across Europe. Here, he explains more about the challenge. “You don’t look like a typical One Direction fan”, stated the Asda security guard. And indeed, in our mid-30s and sporting beards, me and my co-driver Andrew did not look […]
Delivering for Argyll and Bute’s young people
School pupils in Argyll and Bute are going from strength to strength in their learning and future aspirations, according to the council’s latest Education Service Progress and Impact Report for 2024-25 and its broader Strategic Plan for 2024-26. At a meeting of the Council’s Community Services Committee, councillors received updates on the positive progress that […]
Promoting the Gaelic language and culture
The Gaelic language is continuing to thrive across Argyll and Bute thanks to a range of initiatives and funding support. At a meeting of Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Services Committee, councillors were updated on the area’s latest Gaelic Language Plan, which includes a variety of measures designed to promote the use of Gaelic in […]