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Building conserved during Lochgilphead CARS

Share your thoughts on Lochgilphead CARS

With Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) now complete, residents and visitors to the town are being asked for their views on what difference the improvements have made to life and business in the area.

3 March 2026
Oban

Public event – have your say on the future of Oban

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council is encouraging local residents, businesses, and community groups to come along to a public drop in event on Tuesday 11 March to help shape a long term vision for the future of the Oban area.

2 March 2026
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Withdrawal of UK funding will impact local services

The potential impact of the withdrawal of vital UK funding on local services has been highlighted at today's meeting of the Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee (19 March).

19 March 2026
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STEM Fest opens doors to future skills

Young people from across mid 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Kintyre came together last month to find out how skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths can open a wide range of opportunities in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute.

18 March 2026
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Oban airport plans take another step forward

Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport are progressing as 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council has signed a contract with hub North Scotland to oversee the project that includes the delivery of site infrastructure and building a new search and rescue base. Robertson Construction Ltd will deliver this project as the main contractor.

12 March 2026
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Grants help breathe life into old buildings

Owners and tenants of 36 empty properties throughout 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute have benefited from support from the Council’s Empty Business Property Grant Scheme over the last six months.

12 March 2026

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