ÓûÂþɬ

Pupils from Strath of Appin and Dalintober Primary Schools have taken their concerns about rural poverty straight to the top—sharing their experiences and ideas with Scotland’s First Minister at the recent Cost of the School Day Summit, hosted by the Child Poverty Action Group.

ÓûÂþɬ Council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to help build a case for more funding for ÓûÂþɬ’s transport network.

Two projects that will deliver a major boost for communities in Oban are making significant progress.

ÓûÂþɬ Council’s Empty Business Property Grant Scheme has already supported 12 owners and tenants of empty business properties since it was launched just three months ago.

While work continues to move on from the effects of Storm Amy, here are links to information you could find useful.

Over the coming months ÓûÂþɬ Council will be engaging in a conversation with Lorn communities to develop a long- term vision for the sustainable growth and development of the Oban area.

ÓûÂþɬ Council, in partnership with the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel, is inviting people to take part in an exciting opportunity to celebrate the town’s heritage.

A new report highlights that progress continues to be made to tackle child poverty in ÓûÂþɬ but makes clear the need for further action in the coming years.

ÓûÂþɬ Council is launching a new research initiative to better understand how a lack of suitable housing affects one of the area’s most pressing challenges: the decline in younger and working-age households.

A new Council report has outlined the challenges facing ÓûÂþɬ’s rural economy and outlined a range of actions required by the Scottish and UK Governments to secure the long-term future for rural communities.