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via BBC Highlands And Islands3h ago

Crofters and farmers call for new plan to tackle wildfires

A meeting was held on the back of this summer's wildfire, which burned for almost five weeks.

via The Oban Times5h ago

"Silly" meat motion passed by Highland Council

Put forward by Conservative councillor Ruraidh Stewart (Skye and Raasay) the motion will require clear labelling of halal and kosher meats in Highland schools.

via The Oban Times5h ago

Parkinsons UK hosts Arran drop-in

Parkinson’s UK in Scotland is hosting a Parkinson’s Community Engagement Session in Lamlash on Tuesday, 29 September

via The Oban Times6h ago

Day service care cuts back on the agenda

A review of day services in Argyll and Bute will be back on the agenda in two weeks’ time after health and social care chiefs agreed to defer a decision.

via The Oban Times6h ago

Council funding helps Mid Argyll Pipe Band head to Switzerland

After receiving £1,252.40 as part of Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund (SCF), the group will use the money to ensure that players incur no costs for their upcoming trip.

via The Oban Times6h ago

Future of public toilets on the agenda again

Councillors are set to consider a report outlining the future for public toilets which are operated by Argyll and Bute Council.

via The Oban Times6h ago

Craobh Haven house extension approved

A planning application to extend and change the internal layout, including excavations into the ground, of a house in Craobh Haven has been approved by Argyll and Bute Council.

via The Oban Times6h ago

Transport and depopulation on community council agenda

Campbeltown Community Council has returned from its summer break with a number of issues set to be taken forward over the coming months.

via BBC Highlands And Islands9h ago

Highland housing trust faces closure amid financial challenges

The Communities Housing Trust has helped build affordable homes in the Hebrides and rural areas.

via The Oban Times11h ago

Council's windfarm decision sends 'powerful message' to ministers, say campaigners

Argyll and Bute Council is set to object for plans for an offshore wind farm after councillors voiced concerns

via The Oban Times11h ago

Nimble Fingers’ best fair since Covid raises £800 for Drumlemble

Nimble Fingers has celebrated its most successful craft fair since the Covid-19 pandemic after raising an impressive £800 for Drumlemble Primary School and ELC.

via The Oban Times11h ago

Welcome 10k grant for Oban Hospice's dove services

Oban Hospice Ltd is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a £10,000 Nationwide Colleague Grant to aid its range of wellbeing and support services.

via The Oban Times11h ago

Clachan’s new village hall officially opens

Clachan has a village hall once again, seven years after the loss of its former community building.

via The Oban Times12h ago

‘Bring them home’ says MSP as Highland children placed hundreds of miles from families

The First Minister has been asked if his government would ‘bring them home’ after the extent of Highland children being placed in care hundreds of miles from their families due to a lack of local provision, was revealed.

via The Oban Times13h ago

Park primary pupils spark climate inspiration in politicians

It was Climate Week at Park Primary School last week, and the pupils were excited to share all they learned when their local political and climate leaders paid a visit.

via The Oban Times13h ago

Charity founders take a step back but legacy continues

After 16 years at the helm Ewen’s Room founders Malcolm and Rosie Gillespie are handing over the reins.