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New figures just released show that 95.6% of 16-19 year olds in Argyll and Bute are currently in education, training or employment, an increase of 1.7% on 2022 and 1.3% above the national figure of 94.3%.

Council leader’s New Year message

Dunoon Primary School has become the latest school in Argyll and Bute to receive a gold award in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School Programme.

I’m extremely proud to see first-hand, the great community spirit we are lucky to have in Argyll and Bute. From our many volunteers who run community groups to every day neighbourly support, our communities are full of good people willing to help each other.

Argyll and Bute’s communities deserve the same level of national government support as other areas, following the October storms which caused serious disruption to people’s homes and businesses. and local infrastructure.

Argyll and Bute’s young people are making their mark by leading the way for pupils across Scotland, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results.

A new counselling service in Argyll and Bute’s schools to support young people’s mental health is hitting the mark with pupils and parents.

Raising attainment and delivering positive outcomes for Care Experienced Children and Young People (CECYP) across Argyll and Bute will continue to be a key priority for the council in the year ahead.

There will be some changes to bin collections in Argyll and Bute during the festive period.

Councillors have agreed to take forward a series of projects that will help to address biodiversity loss and climate change in Argyll and Bute.