ÓûÂþɬ

Plans to build a new school campus on Mull have reached a significant milestone as ÓûÂþɬ Council welcome the preferred main contractor, announced by Hub North Scotland.

Faced with one of its highest budget gaps in recent times, ÓûÂþɬ Council is asking communities for their views on what council services should be prioritised, protected and provided.

ÓûÂþɬ Council has launched its Visitor Levy consultation today (16 January). This involves everyone so please find out what it could mean for you.

A new free service from ÓûÂþɬ Council, in partnership with Exchange Families is available for parents and carers to help support their child.

Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport are taking flight after councillors agreed to submit a full business case for funding.

With plans to build a new school campus on Mull progressing, the Council will meet in February 2025 to consider options and make a final decision on a preferred site. The cost of building the campus is ÓûÂþɬ Council’s single biggest investment estimated at £43 million.

Using data and technology to make council services more effective and efficient was discussed at today’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee (19 December).

Creating more opportunities for residents and visitors to make journeys by walking, cycling or wheeling is the aim of ÓûÂþɬ Council’s new Active Travel Strategy.

Transport Scotland has provided £78,000 to ÓûÂþɬ Council to identify suitable areas to introduced 20mph restrictions locally, for a trial period, to make streets safer and encourage active travel choices.

Plans for The Helensburgh Pier Company Ltd (HPC) to take on a new lease of the town’s timber pier took a step forward this week when ÓûÂþɬ Council agreed to the Heads of Terms.