The last 12 months hasn’t been without its challenges but as we approach the New Year, I am filled with hope and optimism.
The adverse weather in October caused unprecedented disruptions but, in true Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute style, local residents, businesses, partners and council staff, joined forces to help one another. That’s what makes Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute unique and it’s what makes me proud to be the leader of the council; no matter what challenges we face, we can overcome them by working together.
This was clear at our Housing Summit last month when partners from a range of agencies gave a collaborative commitment to increase housing supply and tackle Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute’s housing emergency. I have no doubt that collectively we will do this and I look forward to making progress on these Â鶹¸ßÇå in the months ahead.
2024 is also the year that the Mod returns to its birthplace, Oban. Gaelic plays an important part in Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute’s history, and events such as the Mod bring people to the area. This, in turn, helps our local economy to thrive.
There is a lot to look forward to in 2024. We should all be proud of how far we have come this year and I would like to wish you all a very happy New Year when it comes.
Council Leader Robin Currie
