ÓûÂþɬ

ÓûÂþɬ Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on plans to create a Municipal Harbour Authority in Oban when its six-week statutory public consultation goes live on Thursday (30 November).

ÓûÂþɬ councillors have approved proposals to tackle the area’s housing emergency by using new Scottish Government powers on Council Tax charges.

ÓûÂþɬ Council has agreed to additional financial backing for next year’s Royal National Mod (RNM) in Oban.

Ambitious plans to build hundreds of new affordable homes across ÓûÂþɬ have been unveiled as part of the latest update to the area’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP).

Councillors have approved plans to boost ÓûÂþɬ’s economy by bringing empty business properties back into use throughout the area.

ÓûÂþɬ is one of a small number of council areas in Scotland to receive levelling up funding - £20 million – announced in yesterday’s UK Government Autumn Statement.

If you’re looking for the perfect present this festive season, why not buy the ÓûÂþɬ gift card and help support local businesses and jobs.

To help support local businesses and encourage local spending, all council off-street pay and display parking will be free across ÓûÂþɬ in the run up to Christmas from 11th to 24th December inclusive.

Pupils at Hermitage Primary are advocating for safer streets and a greener environment at their school by launching a campaign to address parking issues during drop-off and collection times.

Councillors from different political parties are working together in campaigning for national government support for ÓûÂþɬ.