CEX update – Merry Christmas
As we all get ready to celebrate Christmas I’ve been reflecting on 2025. It feels like it’s flown by but it’s also incredible to think about how much we have all achieved together. Looking back at the AB Recognition nominations is a great way to remind myself of just some of the amazing work that […]
December Cascade
A flying visit by Santa to Oban Airport In this issue: What’s new: MyOptions is moving Coming up: a new online HR helpdesk Congratulations:Catering team food awards, shortlisted registrars and Armed forces gold Happy Christmas: 8,000 school lunches and Santa’s flying visit Meet your colleagues: John McGeeney, Civil Engineer tells us more about his varied […]
Funding secured for updated EV infrastructure strategy
Argyll and Bute Council has secured £1.03m from the Scottish Government’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy to ensure that key town and island hubs across Argyll and Bute start to get the charging infrastructure they need. The allocation of the funding was approved by the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee at its meeting on 18 December. […]
Project 20 plans for speed safety
Managing vehicle speed, and making roads safer is the work of the Council’s Project 20, currently looking at which roads in our area could be appropriate for a lower speed limit of 20mph. Thursday’s (18 December) Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee were given an update of its progress. Project 20 takes a starting point that even […]
Plans in place to support our pollinators
Areas across Argyll and Bute have been identified as suitable for protected green spaces that will allow plants to flourish and pollinators to thrive during the months of May and June. Members of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed on 18 December that this approach would be piloted in 2026, with more permanent areas […]
Committee welcomes funding for new bus infrastructure
New bus stops, shelter upgrades, lighting improvements – all leading to better accessibility, safety and service quality – will be delivered over the coming months, thanks to funding from Transport Scotland’s Bus Infrastructure Fund. The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed yesterday (18 December) that officers should continue to work with Transport Scotland, landowners and […]