Information on Travel throughout Argyll and Bute

Added on 05 September 2019

Information on travel throughout Argyll and Bute, whether by bus, ferry, train or plane, can be found on on the Argyll and Bute website.

September Funding Alert

Added on 05 September 2019

For information Details of funding available are published monthly September Alert 188

Upcoming Events on the Clyde

Added on 05 September 2019

The following events are highlighted in the Clyde Marine Planning Parnership Newsletter which you can sign up for this on their website. 17th September – Talk to Scottish Wildlife Trust Local Group Ayrshire – Horizon Hotel, Ayr. 21st – 22nd September – Clyde-Built Festival &...

Himalayan Balsam

Added on 05 September 2019

Several residents have confused Himalayan Balsam with Japanese knotweed The plant on the left is Himalayan Balsam and that on the right is Japanese knotweed. Flower colour is the easiest determinant. Himalayan Balsam is an annual growing each year from seed, whereas Japanese knotweed is a perennial...

Scotland Womand Stand Event

Added on 05 September 2019

Argyll and Bute Council are hosting a local hub event on Saturday 7th September 2019 which will tie into the national Scotland’s Women Stand event when 400 women will take over the debating chambers in the Scottish Parliament for a day of inspirational talks and workshops aimed at encouraging ...

Children's Panel

Added on 05 September 2019

Argyll and Bute are looking for Volunteers for their Children's Panel. To find out more about it click on the link above. Recruitment is underway until 17th September

Geilston Newsletter

Added on 05 September 2019

The latest issue of the Friends of Geilson Garden Newsletter.

Self Build Loan Fund SBLF

Added on 20 August 2019

The Scottish Government have provided funds to act as a lender of last resort in relation to self build finance. Further details and eligibility criteria can be found on Highland Small Communities Trust website

Minutes of Helensburgh and Lomond Community Planning Group

Added on 19 August 2019

Minutes of the August meeting of Helensburgh and Lomond Community Planning Group.

Growing Enterprising Communities Event

Added on 16 August 2019

Have you heard of the Place Standard Tool but you’re not quite sure how it can help communities, social enterprises and decision-makers work well together? There is a Growing Enterprising Communities event in Arrochar on 28 August, where Anne Sobey will talk about how the tool has been used t...

Place Survey

Added on 16 August 2019

Community Planning want to hear about the place(s) that you live and work in, using the Place Standard tool, so that they can identify what is important for your community as a priority action. Have your say by means of a short questionnaire. Last time I checked only one person had completed this fr...

Argyll and Bute from A to Z

Added on 16 August 2019

Argyll and Bute Council have been highlighting some of their key services, from A-Z, and asking the people who do the day to day jobs, exactly what’s involved. These have appeared in the Weekly News Round-up and are collected together here. A is for Adoption, B is for ...

Events and Festival Fund opens for applications

Added on 16 August 2019

Applications are being invited for Argyll and Bute Council’s Strategic Events and Festivals Fund for 2020-21. Click here for details.

Purple Alert Mobile App for people with Dementia

Added on 16 August 2019

Alzheimer Scotland, in partnership with Police Scotland and partners from across the public sector developed the Purple Alert mobile app. Purple Alert is a free, community minded app, to help people living with dementia if they are missing. Purple Alert allows the community to support Police Scotlan...

Roads and Footways Capital Programme 2019/20

Added on 16 August 2019

Click here to see which roads in our area will be treated and see a description of the types of treatment are employed.