Pippa's Podcasts
Argyll and Bute Council is full of great people, working very hard every day for our communities. As the council’s Chief Executive I have the privilege of speaking with employees from across the full range of our services.
To help keep our employees up-to-date with the work of the council, and to make visible some of the efforts that often go unnoticed, I would like to share with you conversations I am having with different people about different aspects of the council.
Thank you to all our hard working employees for the difference you are making for Argyll and Bute.
Pippa Milne, Chief Executive
If you have any ideas about subjects we can cover on any future podcasts please get in touch with us at workingtogether@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Chief Executive's Updates
Our next steps
We now know who our councillors are for this new council term, following council elections last week. You can see our newly elected members on
Live from Lochgilphead
I’m sending this from Lochgilphead Joint Campus as we work to verify and count votes in the election for councillors for Argyll and Bute. It’s
Spring has sprung
Spring has sprung We’ve been enjoying some beautiful weather over the last week and it finally feels like spring has sprung. Lambs are being born,
Census and elections
Scotland’s Census Have you completed your census questionnaire yet? This Sunday is Scotland’s Census Day but you can complete your form as soon as you
Argyll and Bute show support for Ukraine
The ongoing situation in Ukraine is deeply distressing and our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people during this dark time. I’m sure like so many
International Women’s Day
Monday is International Women’s Day – a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic and political achievements of women around the world.We are 100% committed
Time to talk and energy saving tips
The mornings are definitely getting lighter and the evenings are beginning to stretch – a sure sign that spring is on its way. One thing
Budget setting and housing finalists
Well, we’ve almost made it through January! As we come to the end of the month, it’s important to take the time and congratulate yourself
Beyond COP26, towards a climate friendly Argyll and Bute
Welcome back and Happy New Year. I hope you all had a lovely festive break. It seems like a long time ago that world leaders
Have a safe Merry Christmas
We are nearly at the end of another year. Thank you for everything you have done and the difference you have made for the council,
Empowering schools, electric vehicle charging and a heroic wedding rescue
If you have children in our schools, work in our Education Service or are interested in helping the council develop our education services for the
A trip to Dunoon, our frontline heroes and city status for Oban
I had a day away from the office to meet colleagues in Dunoon to find out more about some of the vital services we deliver
A week of celebrations
Last week I mentioned the importance of continued learning and this week the theme continues as I pay tribute to everyone who attended our virtual
Looking after yourself and help with Christmas shopping
November can be a tough month as the nights draw in and the weather changes. For me, it’s definitely more of a slog walking the
Learning from others and Epilepsy Awareness Month
I think it was Henry Ford who said that anyone who keeps learning, stays young. A useful mantra for us all! Earlier this week, I