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As it prepares to set the budget for 2026/27, the council has set out some of the factors that affect decisions about how to use council funding.

Gigha Primary School and ELC is set to receive the Gold Award from UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools programme. The school is the latest in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute to achieve this accreditation, with all schools now holding a gold, silver, or bronze award with 100% of schools now accredited by UNICEF.

Registrars across 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute carried out 484 marriages and 33 civil partnerships in 2025, and the strong demand shows no sign of easing, with 404 ceremonies already booked in this year.

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.

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.

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.

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council has decided to continue to pause the possible introduction of a Visitor Levy.

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.

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute is renowned for its exceptional local produce, and now pupils at Inveraray Primary School are enjoying a taste of it in their school meals.

Council and partners call for local growth fund investment