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This is just one of the questions school pupils and young people across the country will debate as part of Welcome to Your Vote Week, which runs from January 30th to February 5th.

Improved local facilities and access to services with more employment opportunities are just some of the benefits investment in two Mull based community businesses will deliver.

����ֱ�� and Bute has no shortage of success when it comes to winning awards.

Investment of over £684,000 to widen pedestrian routes, build a new cycleway and improve bus stops will make it safer and easier for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users to travel between Ralston Road and Meadows Avenue in Campbeltown.

Insulating homes using additional funding, secured by ����ֱ�� and ����ֱ�� Community Housing Association, is set to lower fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions for 406 households across the area.

Join nearly 300 businesses who have registered to accept the ����ֱ�� and Bute gift card.

“We remain committed to securing long term economic success for ����ֱ�� and Bute and delivering significant benefits for our communities.” – Councillor Robin Currie, Leader of ����ֱ��

People in ����ֱ�� and Bute can access a wide variety of support and advice during the cost of living crisis thanks to a useful new section on the council website.

Children in ����ֱ�� and Bute who were born between 1 March 2020 and 28 February 2021, can be registered for a funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) place the week beginning Monday 23 January 2023.

Councils’ financial situation has been described as ‘increasingly fragile’, as ����ֱ�� prepares to balance its budget in ‘the most difficult budget setting context seen for many years.’