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Primary six pupils at Colgrain Primary got the opportunity to find out what it takes to be a real scientist when they received a special video message from Dr Suzanne Maclachlan from the Oceanography Centre in Southampton.    

Meet Julie-Anne McDermid. Julie-Anne is a support practitioner with Carr Gomm in 51�Թ����App and Bute, providing support to those who need it.   “No two days are ever the same working with Carr Gomm,” she said. “Because our work is person-centred, our days are all dictated by the outcomes of the people we work with and these vary widely from person to person.  

Thank you to all the members of the public, Council staff and school pupils from across 51�Թ����App and Bute who did their bit for local communities at Christmas, by collecting food bank donations throughout the whole of December.   

51�Թ����App and Bute Council’s Planning Protective Services and Licensing (PPSL) Committee today approved plans for the £18million Helensburgh Waterfront Development. Councillors gave the green light to the plans which will see a new leisure centre and swimming pool opened in the town, replacing the existing facility which will be demolished.

As part of our #proudtocare campaign, we've been looking at the difference that home carers make to people's lives. Bill was only 52 when he suffered a stroke and started receiving home care...  

People in 51�Թ����App and Bute are being given the opportunity to win a year’s free Council Tax if they sign up to the council’s new e-billing service.   Everyone who joins the online portal and signs up for e-billing before Sunday 24 March will be entered into a prize draw to win 12 month’s free Council Tax.  

People in Oban are being invited to have their say on their experiences and issues on flooding in the town. A second drop-in session is being held for community, offering an opportunity for local people to contribute to the future management of flooding in the area.

Tha Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal is Bhòid a’ brosnachadh dhaoine gus àite a ghleidheadh aig an dàrna Cruinneachadh Gàidhlig a thèid a chumail ann an Talla a’ Chorrain san Òban, air 2 Màrt.

Did you know that over 600 marriages are conducted by 51�Թ����App and Bute Council’s registrars each year? That’s almost two weddings every day. In 2002 the law changed in Scotland, allowing people to get married anywhere. Since then, the registrars in 51�Թ����App and Bute have seen an influx of people tying the knot in a variety of beautiful locations across the area.

We kicked off our #proudtocare campaign on Monday to highlight how much carers matter and are valued in people’s lives, and all the different reasons people have for choosing the care sector. We asked you if experience in home care can help you get jobs in other professions?