ÓûÂþɬ

A school design competition celebrating Oban’s role as a host port for the world-famous Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has highlighted the creativity and talent of local primary pupils.

ÓûÂþɬ Council is progressing a series of actions to address the local housing emergency, recognising that no single solution will resolve the challenges and that a co-ordinated approach is essential.

The council is to ask for views on the proposal for the final part of the multi million-pound development of Helensburgh waterfront.

ÓûÂþɬ Council is set to launch a public consultation on a draft visitor levy scheme aimed at sustaining and enhancing the area’s visitor economy and supporting local communities.

Young people, educators and employers from across ÓûÂþɬ are set to come together for a major Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) conference at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute, on Friday 26 June 2026.

ÓûÂþɬ Council will undertake a study in and around Ledaig Car Park, Tobermory in July to look at ways of alleviating flooding in the area.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the recent FilmG 18 awards held in Glasgow.

As part of Scotland loves local week, figures show that the Council’s local procurement spend for 2025-2026 was £71.8m, which represents 35% of its overall spend.

The ongoing crisis in the Gulf creating increased fuel and material costs for contractors and suppliers, means that the Council must make contingency plans to meet any additional expenditure for its annual roads’ reconstruction programme.

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday (18 June) considered an update on activity, designed to address ÓûÂþɬ’s housing emergency, which is already delivering tangible results and unlocking future housing supply.