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Investment (in island transport) must be prioritised to ensure that essential core services are provided to all communities.

This is just one of the points made by Argyll and Bute Council in its official response to the Scottish Government’s Public Consultation for Islands Connectivity Plan (ICP), which sets out a long-term vision of how ferry services, supported by other transport modes, will be delivered and improved in the future.

Archie was the number one choice for a boy’s name in Argyll and Bute in 2023.

Argyll and Bute Council is investing in two island housing projects as part of its ongoing commitment to tackle the area’s housing emergency.

Nine community groups in Argyll and Bute will be able to create new facilities or improve open spaces in their local area following successful bids to the council for a share of the Vibrant and Living Spaces Grant.

Work will progress on developing an outline business case for bringing a multi-million pound school and community campus to Mull, following a decision at today’s meeting of full Council.

New council appointments made

The effects of climate change could pose a significant challenge to infrastructure supporting roads and transport across Argyll and Bute.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Trading Standards Team is urging residents to be on their guard if they are approached at home by people offering tarmacking services.

Three new bequests are available to provide financial support to residents in specific local areas.

Campbeltown Nursery Centre has received a positive report by The Care Inspectorate.