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Updates to draft visitor levy scheme

New exemptions, and projects that would be delivered through levy income, will be included in a draft visitor levy scheme for consideration by Council in June.

29 April 2026
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Building stronger connections across our communities

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council has agreed a total funding package of £220,000 to be focused on increasing community empowerment, expanding and enhancing links with local community organisations across the Council area.

29 April 2026
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Zero tolerance approach to abuse of council staff

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council has outlined its commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees in a joint statement issued in partnership with trade unions.

29 April 2026
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Next phase agreed for Tobermory Campus

Plans to deliver a modern, inclusive 2–18 campus at Tobermory on Mull will resume, following agreement by 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Councillors today.

29 April 2026
Clachan Bridge

Clachan Bridge

The council is taking steps to improve the safety of Clachan Bridge for those who use it by installing traffic lights, in the approach to the bridge.

1 April 2026
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51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute’s good fresh air is confirmed

Local air quality across 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute continues to be consistently good, with all monitored pollutants remaining well below national limits, according to the Council’s newly published 2025 Local Air Quality Annual Progress Report.

30 March 2026
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Book now for the fifth Gaelic Gathering

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council is looking forward to welcoming people to this year’s Gaelic Gathering which takes place in the Corran Halls, Oban, May 15.

26 March 2026
Jura

Plans go ahead for new Jura Ferry

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council Harbour Board on Thursday (19 March) noted funding of £19.600m in total from the Scottish Government- over the next two years - for a new Jura ferry and any additional infrastructure required to support it.

23 March 2026

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