“People want council services. We want to deliver council services. But council services need funding. We will continue to campaign for fair funding for 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute’s council services. At the same time though we have to deal with the harsh reality facing the council of a £15 million budget gap.â€
51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council is taking significant steps to tackle the housing emergency, focusing on increasing affordable housing supply and supporting those most in need.
We welcome the findings of the judicial review and now look forward to moving ahead with the Helensburgh Waterfront Development and planning future investment in the area.
51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council has secured funding from Transport Scotland to build a safer footpath along the A847 at Bruichladdich, from the distillery to the village hall, improving access for local residents.
51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council is inviting local communities to attend a drop-in event later this month and help shape a long-term vision for the future of Helensburgh and Cardross.
As the transformation of Rothesay Pavilion continues, the local community is already seeing significant benefits thanks to 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council’s Community Benefit Scheme and the commitment of Robertson Construction Central West.
With one of the most difficult budget positions of recent years expected for 2026/27, Councillor Ross Moreland, Policy Lead for Finance Services set out the financial challenges facing the area’s council services