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Supporting recovery from Storm Eowyn damage

Councillors have approved further financial funding to help with ongoing recovery from Storm Eowyn that will see essential repair works carried out to buildings, roads, infrastructure and marine assets.

26 June 2025

Repairs to Helensburgh Leisure Centre progress

The council has appointed specialist roof contractors to carry out reconstruction work on the roof of Helensburgh Leisure Centre.

26 June 2025

Public to have their say as Oban Harbour Authority plans progress

Members of the public are to have their say on Pվɫ��Ƭ’s plans to create a Municipal Harbour Authority in Oban.

1 September 2023

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Deadline approaches for short-term let licence applications

Pվɫ��Ƭ is urging short-term let owners to submit applications for the new Scottish Government Short-term Licensing Scheme before the 1 October deadline.

29 August 2023

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New funding support and expert advice for local businesses

Pվɫ��Ƭ has unveiled a package of new funding measures and specialist help to support local businesses.

29 August 2023

Councillor Donald Kelly

South Kintyre councillor Donald Kelly has resigned from Pվɫ��Ƭ with immediate effect from 25th August 2023.

25 August 2023

Council support for Gaelic continues to expand

Council measures to encourage and expand the use of Gaelic across Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute are continuing to pay dividends.

24 August 2023

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Shaping the future of education services

Councillors have approved plans to update the future shape of education services for children and young people in Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute.

24 August 2023

Marking the success of Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute's young people is top of the agenda

Marking the success of Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute’s young people was top of the agenda at today’s Community Services Committee as councillors approved an update to the council’s Education Strategic Plan for 2022-24.

24 August 2023

Tackling the attainment gap in Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute

Pվɫ��Ƭ has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the poverty-related attainment gap in Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute and to ensuring that children and young people in the area are provided with equal opportunities.

24 August 2023

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Support Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute businesses during Scotland Loves Local Week

Local businesses across Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute are the backbone of communities, providing independent services and supporting local employment.

24 August 2023

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Sky-high recognition for council drone services

Pվɫ��Ƭ continues to develop and receive recognition for its innovative work in developing drone technology, to help deliver critical services to remote and rural communities.

14 August 2023

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Supporting recovery from Storm Eowyn damage

Repairs to Helensburgh Leisure Centre progress

Public to have their say as Oban Harbour Authority plans progress

Deadline approaches for short-term let licence applications

New funding support and expert advice for local businesses

Councillor Donald Kelly

Council support for Gaelic continues to expand

Shaping the future of education services

Marking the success of Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute's young people is top of the agenda

Tackling the attainment gap in Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute

Support Pվɫ��Ƭ and Bute businesses during Scotland Loves Local Week

Sky-high recognition for council drone services

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