First there was the shock of hearing Argyll and Bute Council’s planning committee announce its universal consent Continue reading
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New Campbeltown ferry pilot – a whale beached before it starts
The good news is the fun of this service looking like it may be CalMac’s first new route in 20 years – Continue reading
Anger at Council’s latest spending folly
Argyll and Bute Council’s increasing reliance on using consultants at massive public expense Continue reading
RSPB calls for restraint in burning the muir
The Fire Service announced just today that all of the wild fires that have scorched across the highlands Continue reading
£13.3 million cost of independence referendum
The Scottish Parliament has received an Impact Assessment on the Independence Referendum Continue reading
Unplanned overdrafts possible as Council debits council tax today
[Updated below 14.15] We have had reports that Argyll and Bute Council has debited Council tax today – Thursday 28th April Continue reading
What 60 year old who has been unable to move for more than half her life needs your money to recover her mobility?
Let’s look at the clues. She took her first steps on 5th March 1953. She has been immobilised since 1981. Continue reading
Councillor Blair pulls back from the brink
At yesterday’s meeting of the SNP group ‘leading’ the administration of Argyll and Bute Council, Continue reading
Transport Scotland say A83 diversion route may open this week
As Transport Scotland report the near completion of the A83 diversion route through Glen Croe, Continue reading
The public purse and the ‘Yes’ campaign budget
Recent information on the Scottish Government’s diversion of significant numbers of civil servants Continue reading











