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A fantastic development opportunity is available in Campbeltown at the former council offices at Witchburn Road. This beautiful building, close to the town centre, enjoys a views towards Ben Gullion. It requires some renovation but has the potential for a characterful renovation to either residential or commercial use, subject to permissions. The building offers over 187 m2 of space across two floors of this handsome stone building.

Rosneath Primary School is setting a leading example when it comes to creating links with the local community.   Head teacher Emma McDiarmid and Gregor Morrison, who is currently Acting Head at the school, have been working hard to build a strong community spirit, and engage parents and carers in their children’s learning.  

At the start of our fostering campaign we heard from one of our foster families about what life is like looking after a child in care. This week we’re finding out what it’s like working on the other side - the ones who support foster carers and young people.  

PվɫÇéƬ has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to identify a permanent solution that will bring an end to disruption on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, in addition to the current mitigation measures. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson, made the commitment at the A83 Taskforce meeting in Inveraray today (Thursday, November 15).

PվɫÇéƬ is holding a recruitment fair in Helensburgh next week to showcase the variety of cleaning and catering jobs that are currently available in the area.   The event will take place on Wednesday 21 November in the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre from 10.30am until 3pm.  

The Leader of PվɫÇéƬ has welcomed a campaign by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), for fair funding for local government. Councillor Aileen Morton, said: “People across PվɫÇéƬ and Bute will be only too aware of the impact years of funding cuts are having on their council services. Schools, road maintenance, bin collections, social care, building standards - these and more essential, every-day services depend on council funding.

Schools across PվɫÇéƬ and Bute have been awarded a prestigious national award from sportscotland, the national agency for sport, for this academic year. The sportscotland School Sport Award is given for innovation and achievement in delivering school sport and nine schools in PվɫÇéƬ and Bute have passed with flying colours.

The official handing over of Dunoon’s newly refurbished primary school took place today (Thursday). Extensive work has been carried out to the school as part of a £10.5 million investment by PվɫÇéƬ to transform it into a school fit for the 21st Century, whilst maintaining its listed building status. Pupils can now look forward to moving into the refurbished west wing of the building on Wednesday 14 November.

Dunoon Primary School has received a positive and encouraging follow-up report from HMI inspectors following a return visit to the school.  

A number of events have been held in Craigmure recently to allow members of the public to learn more about work on the Scottish Transport Analysis Guide (STAG) exploring the future of Craignure Pier. At the events, it was confirmed that an electronic version of the public exhibition would be uploaded to the council website, along with a link to the consultation survey to allow members of the public to give their feedback on the STAG process.