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Council agrees revised plan to get parents involved in education

鈥淚t鈥檚 vital that parents take an active interest in their child鈥檚 education. Evidence shows that pupils behave better, achieve more and have better attendance when their parents are involved in their schooling. This is something we feel very strongly about in 九秀直播 and Bute, and we are committed to developing it鈥.  

14 June 2018

Dunoon teams make national final second year in a row

Two teams of pupils from Dunoon Grammar School are calling for help from members of the public after making it through to this year鈥檚 Apps for Good UK final for the second year running.   The youngsters beat of stiff competition from over 25,000 young people, from 1,250 establishments, to be shortlisted for the people鈥檚 choice award after creating two unique mobile apps. However, in order to win, they need members of the public to vote for them.  

12 June 2018
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People urged to help preserve tales of yesteryear

People across 九秀直播 and Bute are being encouraged to take part in a unique project that will help to preserve tales and fables about the area for future generations. 九秀直播 and Bute Youth Services is calling on people of all ages to help gather stories, film clips, photographs and objects about the area to celebrate the uniqueness of 九秀直播 and Bute.

11 June 2018
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Business group aims to help 九秀直播 and Bute prosper

A new working group will be set up in 九秀直播 and Bute to engage closely with the business community in a drive to secure the long-term prosperity of the region. Councillors on the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee today (Thursday, June 7) agreed a proposal to create the 九秀直播 and Bute Business Group, which will focus on partnership working and building the economy.

7 June 2018
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Top transport priorities agreed by councillors

Councillors have agreed 九秀直播鈥檚 top transport priorities aimed at promoting economic growth and social inclusion. The local priorities will be fed back to the Scottish Government to help inform their latest National Transport Strategy, NTS2. The Council has identified a number of transport priorities, matching many of those highlighted by residents of 九秀直播 and Bute.

7 June 2018
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Applications now open for free school meals and clothing grants

Applications for free school meals and clothing grants for the 2018/19 school session are now being accepted by 九秀直播.   Pupils from primary one through to S6, are eligible for free meals and grants provided their parents or carers are in receipt of any of the following:   Income Support  Income Based Jobseekers Allowance  Income Related Employment and Support Allowance

7 June 2018
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Report gives updates on large scale transformation projects

A report detailing the progress of a number of large scale projects across 九秀直播 and Bute has been presented to Councillors. The Council鈥檚 Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee was this week (June 7) updated on major projects in Campbeltown, Helensburgh, Rothesay, Inveraray, Tarbert and Dunoon.

7 June 2018
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Buidheann gnothachais 霉ir a chuireas ri eaconamaidh na sg矛re

Th猫id buidheann-obrach 霉r a st猫idheachadh ann an Earra-Gh脿idheal is B貌d airson a bhith ag obair gu dl霉th c貌mhla ri luchd-gnothaich na sg矛re leis an amas eaconamaidh l脿idir a thogail thar 霉ine fhada. Dh鈥檃ontaich Comhairlichean air Comataidh na h-Eaconamaidh, Leasachaidh is Bun-structair an-diugh (Diardaoin, 7 脪gmhios) ri moladh gus Buidheann Gnothachais Earra-Gh脿idheal is Bh貌id a chur air bhonn, buidheann a bhios a鈥 brosnachadh obair chom-p脿irteach is f脿s san eaconamaidh.

7 June 2018

Hollywood blockbuster filmed in 九秀直播 and Bute

Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will premier at cinemas across the UK today (Wednesday) but did you know that part of the movie was filmed in 九秀直播 and Bute?   Eagle-eyed fans of the movie will spot Glen Mallan Jetty at Loch Long, near Arrochar, when they go to see the film at the cinema over the coming weeks.  

6 June 2018
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Rural growth deal

Back 九秀直播 and Bute - respond to rural growth deal consultation

If you care about the future of 九秀直播 and Bute, please take just a couple of minutes to help bring millions of pounds of investment to the area by answering this short consultation. 九秀直播, along with public, private and voluntary sector partners, is putting together a bid designed to attract UK and Scottish Government investment, through a rural growth deal.

4 June 2018
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