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Two new Learning Centres for children and young people with complex Additional Support Needs (ASN) living in some of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute’s most remote areas will open towards the end of 2024.

The Deputy First Minister and the Leader and Deputy Leader of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ held positive discussions to discuss ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute’s particular circumstances. This follows confirmation of £62.7 million that was previously contingent on the outcome of the Spring Budget. Discussions will continue with the focus on resolving any outstanding issues.

¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is urging community groups not to miss up to £2,500 funding for eligible projects, as the deadline to apply to the Supporting Communities Fund closes on Monday 18 March 2024.

¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is seeking your views on a new design for Oban Town Centre North intended to make the area a more attractive, friendly space for walking, wheeling and cycling.

The Leader of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ has written to the UK Government for support in ensuring that funding for councils reaches ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and Bute as well as other areas.

¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ is inviting members of the public, shopkeepers and tenement owners along to a series of events next week to mark the completion of 13 years of successful town centre regeneration in Rothesay.

A new initiative between ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and key community partners will deliver vital accommodation for key workers on Coll, Tiree, Mull and in the Lorn area.

¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ today set a budget to address a £10 million+ gap in the council’s revenue budget for running services, and a nearly £30 million gap in its capital budget for infrastructure such as roads reconstruction programmes, harbour investment, regeneration projects, bridge maintenance, maintaining social care, education and Live ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ properties, and weather recovery work.

Highlighting procurement opportunities for local businesses and encouraging them to bid for tenders is a key part of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥â€™s revised Procurement Strategy.