Protect pollinators, protect the environment
During May and June, designated protected green spaces, managed by the Council, throughout Argyll and Bute will be allowed to bloom so that pollinators can thrive and benefit our environment. This supports Plantlife’s campaign which calls on gardeners and green space managers not to mow their lawns during the month of May. This international conversation […]
Funding proposals see community projects take next step forward
A host of exciting and innovative community projects have taken a step forward with the news they have been nominated to benefit from extensive grant funding. Following a detailed evaluation process, councillors at Thursday’s (21 May) Policy and Resources Committee have now approved a range of projects which could potentially receive support from the Scottish […]
Major funding to support waterfront regeneration for mid Argyll
A quarter of a million-pound funding injection is set to support an exciting new business and tourist attraction for Mid Argyll. At a meeting of the Policy and Resources committee, Councillors gave the green light to an allocation of £250,000 from the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund to Scottish Canals for the Gleaner Phase 2 […]
Milestone reached at new Oban Airport Business Park
A major construction milestone has been reached at Argyll and Bute Council’s new business park at Oban Airport, with the completion of the steel frame for the main building. The business park is designed to support the growth of a regional cluster for aviation, engineering and logistics, creating new opportunities for investment and employment in […]