Plan for 100 new houses in Glencruitten area of Oban
A piece of ground in the Glencruitten area of Oban is likely to be made available for a housing association to build 100 affordable homes.
Argyll and Bute Council
Islanders urged to help save local air service
A plea has gone out to the 200 islanders on Coll to step forward and help save the local air service by taking safety jobs at the airport.
Concerns over Oban congestion as motorists take 45 minutes to get through town
Major concerns are being raised about the congestion in Oban town centre as residents fear emergency services could become trapped in traffic during a 999 call.
Funding boost for Argyll coastline projects
Projects along the north coastline will share £1.158million of funding allocated to Argyll and Bute from the Scottish Government’s Crown Estates Fund.
Argyll events share funding pot
Mull Rally, Tiree Wave Classic and Oban Games are some of the cultural events to share a funding pot of £90,000.
Plans launched to cope with lack of burial spaces in Argyll
A lack of burial spaces in Argyll has prompted the local authority to look at ways of coping in the future.
Argyll roads network is improving according to surveys
Investment in Argyll and Bute’s roads continues to improve the network, latest surveys show.
North schools prepare for national fruit juice ban
Education bosses across the north are preparing for new rules which will see fruit juice taken off the menu in all schools.
Community group likely to be refused lease on council-owned farm
A community group seeking to convert a derelict farm into a vibrant outdoor sports centre looks likely to have its bid blocked by councillors.
‘Crisis’ looms in Argyll over lack of burial spaces
Attempts could be made to claw back unused lairs as a "crisis" looms in Argyll over lack of burial spaces.
Plans to replace ageing Lismore passenger ferry
Plans are being organised to replace the ageing Lismore passenger ferry as it will fail to meet new safety regulations being introduced in coming years.
Approval sought for Lochgilphead town centre improvements
Approval is being sought for a business case to spend £1.5milllion improving Lochgilphead town centre in Argyll.
Mull’s famous photo-taking binman forced to explain himself
A binman on Mull who found social media fame with his scenic pictures of the island has been caught up in a driving row.
Argyll and Bute refugees happy with health service
The Syrian refugee families who have been re-homed in Bute have seen a real improvement in their health in year four of the resettlement programme.
New chief executive for Argyll and Bute
The top job at Argyll and Bute Council has been filled.
Oban residents invited to public consultation to discuss flood defence prospects
Residents of an Argyll town are meeting to discuss flood defences.
Health fears after tonnes of salmon vanishes in aftermath of Highland crash
Health experts have issued a food safety warning after 20 tonnes of salmon went missing in the aftermath of a road crash.
Argyll takes delivery of 17 new gritters
The fleet of gritters in Argyll has increased as the local authority took delivery of 17 new vehicles.
Islanders demand independent inquiry into flawed parking exercise
Communities on Mull and Iona have demanded an urgent independent inquiry into a flawed parking management exercise carried out by Argyll and Bute Council.
Argyll public asked for views on budget cuts
Members of the public in Argyll are being asked about which council services they feel are priorities, as the authority tackles a £9.2 million funding gap for the next financial year.
Controversial Tobermory development goes to public hearing
A public hearing has been arranged to debate controversial plans for a new building in one of Scotland's most picturesque towns.
Plans to create visitor centre in iconic Tobermory backed by locals – despite Sepa flood concern
A project to create a new shop and visitor centre in one of Scotland's most recognisable towns have been backed by locals - despite planning chiefs raising flood concerns.
Argyll council looks to slash jobs and transfer ferry services to save cash
A budget consultation has been launched by Argyll and Bute Council as it looks to save £9.2million by cutting jobs and transferring ferry services to the Scottish Government.
‘Valued’ services face axe as Argyll looks to cut £9.2million
Some "valued" services are facing the axe as Argyll and Bute Council announced it expects to make savings of £9.2 million in the next financial year.
Argyll is picture perfect for filming locations
Argyll's landscape has attracted fashion shoots, dramas and documentaries to be filmed in the area this year.
North coastal communities to benefit from £7.5million generated by Scottish Crown Estate
Coastal communities across the north and north-east will benefit from millions of pounds in funding to enhance their local areas.
Serious questions over spending on Oban’s Mossfield sports venue
Major concerns are being raised about spending on Oban's stadium after councillors were asked to consider investing in upgrade proposals - which are already under way.
Argyll chief executive moving onto pastures new
The search is on to fill the top job at Argyll and Bute Council after it was revealed that the chief executive is leaving.
Oban’s parking woes to be discussed at community meeting
Oban's parking woes are likely to be a major topic at a public meeting to discuss the town's development next week.
Independent inquiry into flawed parking exercise rejected
Calls for an independent inquiry into a flawed parking management exercise on Mull and Iona have been rejected.
Group to be formed to come up with best ways to improve Oban stadium
A stakeholders group is to be formed to come up with the best ways of improving Oban venue Mossfield Stadium.
Marine training centre could bring hundreds of students to Oban
Plans to build a £7 million Scottish Marine Industry Training Centre in Oban would attract 80 full time students and hundreds more part-time.