ÓûÂþɬ

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.

Visitors, residents and businesses will have the chance to give their views on a visitor levy for ÓûÂþɬ, following a decision today by Council to run a three month consultation exercise.

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.

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.

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.

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

There are many great reasons to live in ÓûÂþɬ. For me, our vibrant communities make this area so special. I am lucky to witness the incredible community spirit both in my own neighbourhood and as I travel across ÓûÂþɬ.

Rothesay Harbour stabilisation work completes this week well ahead of schedule and on budget.

People in ÓûÂþɬ could have the chance to give their views on a visitor levy for the area if councillors approve a three month formal consultation exercise when they meet this week.