Win-Win of Council Tax Freeze AND more Money Monday, 15 April, 2024 At the first meeting of Argyll and Bute Council since the removal of the cross party TALIG administration (The Argyll Lomond and Isles Group), the council agreed to implement a council tax freeze for 2024/2025 following additional resources from the Scottish Government. Conservative Group Leader Cllr Gary Mulvaney, former Depute Leader of the Council said: “Let’s be clear that only by standing up... Local News
New MSP Tim Eagle vows to fight for Highlands and Islands 21st February 2024 New Scottish Conservative Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Tim Eagle has vowed to be a champion for the Highlands and Islands Region in the Scottish... Local News
General Election Candidate Amanda Hampsey Visits Islay 7th February 2024 Last week Scottish Conservative and Unionist General Election candidate, Amanda Hampsey, visited Islay. During her time there and in her Councillor role as... Articles
Argyll and Bute’s lack of charge point provision revealed 23rd January 2024 The provision of publicly available charge points for electric cars in Argyll and Bute has been criticised after it emerged just 13 were commissioned last year... Local News
First Minister puts Council Tax freeze at risk unless he fully funds it 18th January 2024 The process of creating a balanced budget for the council is well underway and in late December, we received notification of our settlement from the Scottish... Local News
Cameron slams SNP over "unacceptably long" CAMHS waiting times 12th January 2024 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has slammed the SNP Government for presiding over “appalling” mental health waiting times for children and young people... Local News
A Christmas message from the Provost 20th December 2023 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... Local News
MP Candidate Amanda Hampsey Campaigns in Helensburgh with Lisa Cameron MP 19th December 2023 Last weekend, Amanda Hampsey, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for the next general election in Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber, had a busy... Local News
MP Candidate Amanda Hampsey Visits Tiree 5th December 2023 Amanda Hampsey, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist general election candidate for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber, has recently visited the Isle of Tiree... Local News
UK Government invests £20M directly into Argyll and Bute 25th November 2023 Argyll and Bute Conservatives say they are delighted with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivering £20 million worth of funding for the area as part of his Autumn... Local News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News