ÓûÂþɬ

ÓûÂþɬ Council has agreed a preferred bidder to deliver the final stage of the multi-million pound Helensburgh Waterfront development.

Data will be at the heart of key decision-making and improving outcomes for ÓûÂþɬ’s residents and communities, after councilors gave the green light to the council’s new Data Strategy and Action Plan for 2024-2028.

ÓûÂþɬ Council will lobby for funding to help protect the area’s lifeline routes and infrastructure against the effects of severe weather and climate change. This was agreed at the Policy and Resources Committee on Thursday.

ÓûÂþɬ Council lowered its carbon emissions by a further 6% in 2022/23.

Councillors have approved funding for a range of measures to help ÓûÂþɬ’s island communities navigate the cost of living crisis.

ÓûÂþɬ Council will soon be inviting communities and businesses in the area for their views on the possible introduction of a visitor levy.

ÓûÂþɬ Council is working in partnership with the new owner of the former Royal Hotel in Rothesay to develop a project to restore the grade B-listed building.

School staff and students across ÓûÂþɬ are returning to school today after the summer holidays.

Young people across Scotland have received their exam results today and initial figures show that ÓûÂþɬ’s results are higher than the national average in both National 5 and Advanced Higher for A-D. The results also show a 100% pass rate in National 4 across our schools, building on previous National 4 success.

Explore the Hidden Gems of Islay and Tobermory with interactive maps, scenic trails, and fun family challenges.