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Putting children’s rights at the heart of school life, where children feel respected and their talents nurtured are key aims of UNICEF’s Rights Respecting School Awards (RRSA). Staff and children across fifteen Argyll and Bute Schools have worked hard to embed the award values in daily school life resulting in gold, silver and bronze awards. This is a significant step towards the council becoming a Rights Respecting Education Service.

Can you make a better journey? Could you leave the car behind, where possible and make a shorter journey by cycling, walking or taking the bus? This summer, Argyll and Bute Council is encouraging more people to try to make a small change that will benefit your health, wallet, and the planet. Take part in the better journeys photo competition and win a £50 Love Local gift card.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will arrive in Oban this weekend and, as part of bringing the event and its benefits to Oban, Argyll and Bute Council has put some traffic management arrangements in place and is encouraging people to use public transport where possible.

Did you know it took helicopters, boats, and cars to ensure the ballot boxes from across Argyll, Bute, and South Lochaber arrived safely at the counting centre in Lochgilphead for last week’s UK General Election?

Brendan O'Hara has been elected as the Member of Parliament for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber in the UK parliamentary election.

Linda Candlish, Deputy Head Teacher of Colgrain Primary School, gives some tips for parents whose children are either starting primary school or transitioning to secondary.

Argyll and Bute Council is continuing to work with its partners to address the area’s housing emergency and alleviate the current housing shortage facing residents.

Did you know that Argyll and Bute Council offers a school clothing grant for eligible families?
You may be entitled to a clothing grant of £120 per child when attending Primary School and £150 per child when attending Secondary School.

Some key information if you applied to vote by post

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee, of Argyll and Bute Council, agreed on Thursday (June 20) to write to the Scottish Government to secure financial support which will enable the council to comply with the upcoming Biodegradable Municipal Waste (BMW) ban.