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51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council’s website makes it easy for residents, businesses and visitors to access information, carry out transactions and keep up to date with all the latest news.

5 February 2026
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Work is continuing to move forward with repairs to Helensburgh Leisure Centre.

Materials for the permanent roof started to arrive on site last week. We have expanded the current site compound to store these large materials but access to all four EV charging points will remain available throughout the works. We have also relocated the recycling bins to just outside the access gate.

4 February 2026
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Online premiere of powerful 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute documentary

Join us at 7pm on Tuesday 17 February for the online premiere of ‘An 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Welcome’, a powerful new documentary sharing the stories of people who have rebuilt their lives in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute after fleeing conflict.

3 February 2026
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Young voices urge action to tackle child poverty

Primary five pupils at Rhu Primary School, determined to make a difference have written to the Prime Minister and MSPs, urging action to ensure fairness and equality for children across Scotland and the UK.

14 January 2026
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Have your say

Have your say on Tarbert's future

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council is inviting residents of Tarbert to have their say on the future of the village as part of a consultation on the Tarbert Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.

5 January 2026
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Project 20 plans for speed safety

Managing vehicle speed, and making roads safer is the work of the Council’s Project 20, currently looking at which roads in our area could be appropriate for a lower speed limit of 20mph.

19 December 2025

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