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via BBC Highlands And Islands3h agoCrofters 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.
A meeting was held on the back of this summer's wildfire, which burned for almost five weeks.
- BBC Highlands And Islands: Crofters and farmers call for new plan to tackle wildfires
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.
Put forward by Conservative councillor Ruraidh Stewart (Skye and Raasay) the motion will require clear labelling of halal and kosher meats in Highland schools.
- The Oban Times: "Silly" meat motion passed by Highland Council
via The Oban Times5h agoParkinsons UK hosts Arran drop-in
Parkinson’s UK in Scotland is hosting a Parkinson’s Community Engagement Session in Lamlash on Tuesday, 29 September
Parkinson’s UK in Scotland is hosting a Parkinson’s Community Engagement Session in Lamlash on Tuesday, 29 September
- The Oban Times: Parkinsons UK hosts Arran drop-in
via The Oban Times6h agoDay 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.
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.
- The Oban Times: Day service care cuts back on the agenda
via The Oban Times6h agoCouncil 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.
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 agoFuture 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.
Councillors are set to consider a report outlining the future for public toilets which are operated by Argyll and Bute Council.
- The Oban Times: Future of public toilets on the agenda again
via The Oban Times6h agoCraobh 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.
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.
- The Oban Times: Craobh Haven house extension approved
via The Oban Times6h agoTransport 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.
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 agoHighland housing trust faces closure amid financial challenges
The Communities Housing Trust has helped build affordable homes in the Hebrides and rural areas.
The Communities Housing Trust has helped build affordable homes in the Hebrides and rural areas.
- BBC Highlands And Islands: Highland housing trust faces closure amid financial challenges
via The Oban Times11h agoCouncil'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
Argyll and Bute Council is set to object for plans for an offshore wind farm after councillors voiced concerns
via The Oban Times11h agoNimble 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.
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 agoWelcome 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.
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.
- The Oban Times: Welcome 10k grant for Oban Hospice's dove services
via The Oban Times11h agoClachan’s new village hall officially opens
Clachan has a village hall once again, seven years after the loss of its former community building.
Clachan has a village hall once again, seven years after the loss of its former community building.
- The Oban Times: Clachan’s new village hall officially opens
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.
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 agoPark 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.
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 agoCharity 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.
After 16 years at the helm Ewen’s Room founders Malcolm and Rosie Gillespie are handing over the reins.