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Archie was the number one choice for a boy’s name in Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute in 2023.

Mid Â鶹¸ßÇå’s appeal as a great location for cyclists and walkers moved up a gear this week with the launch of a new digital active travel guide.

Councillors have agreed to continue to engage with the Scottish Government for further investment in Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute communities facing depopulation, particularly affordable housing, digital and transport connectivity and more employment opportunities.

Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute Council has identified potential projects that could be in the running to benefit from a share of up to £20 million of capital funding from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute Council is investing in two island housing projects as part of its ongoing commitment to tackle the area’s housing emergency.

The effects of climate change could pose a significant challenge to infrastructure supporting roads and transport across Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute.

Nine community groups in Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute will be able to create new facilities or improve open spaces in their local area following successful bids to the council for a share of the Vibrant and Living Spaces Grant.

New council appointments made

Work will progress on developing an outline business case for bringing a multi-million pound school and community campus to Mull, following a decision at today’s meeting of full Council.

Â鶹¸ßÇå and Bute Council’s Trading Standards Team is urging residents to be on their guard if they are approached at home by people offering tarmacking services.