Progress on Lorn Arc extension to boost Oban economy
Two projects that will deliver a major boost for communities in Oban are making significant progress. At a meeting of Argyll and Bute Council’s Development and Economic Growth Committee councillors were updated on the Dunbeg Corridor and Oban Airport Business Park projects. Both developments are being funded by the Lorn Arc Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) […]
Empty business property scheme shows success in just three months
Argyll and Bute Council’s Empty Business Property Grant Scheme has already supported 12 owners and tenants of empty business properties since it was launched just three months ago. The council introduced the new scheme to assist owners and tenants of empty business properties to return their properties to productive use. The grant scheme has an allocation […]
Support funding for council services
The council is encouraging communities to join its campaigning for fair funding for council services, as it forecasts one of the most challenging budget positions in recent years. Councillor Ross Moreland, Policy Lead for Finance Services said: “Our communities unfortunately are probably used to hearing the council talk about multi-million pound funding gaps as we’ve […]
Be the Spark – mentor a young person and help shape their future
“Mentoring has been one of the most humbling and enriching experiences of my life. I have loved being a steadying person in my young person’s life, and it has given me joy to watch her grow into a young adult with confidence, and I hope that one day she realises how fantastic she really is. […]
Free Gaelic song workshops, Campbeltown Museum
Free event from Culture, Heritage and Arts, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS) Three immersive Gaelic song workshops will offer participants the opportunity to explore the deep musical connections between Scotland and Ireland, highlighting the historical links between Clár’s home of Iveragh and Colmcille (St. Columba), which links Ireland to Gaelic Argyll. Participants will explore similarities and […]
CEX update – fair funding for councils
Today I want to cover a few topics. BudgetYesterday was the most recent meeting of our Policy and Resources Committee and members considered our latest budget outlook for 2026/27. As you’d expect work goes on to prepare for the council setting its budget next year. We won’t know until later than usual what the council’s financial […]