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Developing a flood protection scheme for Campbeltown will not only cut down on flood risk, but also deliver financial and economic benefits for homeowners and businesses by avoiding property damage. The Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee agreed the next stage to progress Campbeltown Flood Protection Scheme (CFPS) on Thursday. The full business case will be developed and invitation to tender issued for the construction of the main flood scheme and supply and installation of property flood resilience measures.

����ֱ�� continues its commitment to creating vibrant places to help stimulate local economic recovery.    The council is delivering £1.686 million of Town Centre funding to 28 projects across ����ֱ�� and Bute, with an overall value of £9 million to the local economy. Projects range from improved town centre infrastructure, grants for charitable organisations and help for business owners to improve their shopfronts.

If you have large items you want to dispose of that don't fit in your wheelie bin, such as old If you have large items you want to dispose of that don't fit in your wheelie bin, such as old beds, mattresses, furniture, large electrical appliances or other bulky items, you can arrange for us to come and collect them from your home.

Following a change in legislation, couples of mixed (opposite) sex can now enter a civil partnership.   Couples are invited to submit a notice of intention and following a notice period of 28 days, the first ����ֱ�� and Bute mixed sex civil partnership can take place from 30 June 2021.   The council has a dedicated team of registrars who can help couples choose how they wish to register their partnership. The team can provide help and advice on both the location and personalising the ceremony.  

A £60 million regeneration programme has transformed Campbeltown town centre into a more vibrant, attractive place to live, work and visit. As part of the programme, ����ֱ�� has completed a £10 million heritage led programme of works. Regeneration projects include:

The re-development of the council’s Jackson’s Quarry Depot, Oban, is close to completion. As the council moves into the new fleet workshop and office, completed by Luddon Construction Ltd, Oban building firm, Gregor Morawski, has secured the contract to refurbish the existing building to provide new staff welfare, storage and a horticultural workshop. This is the final stage that will bring all essential operational services for Oban and into one single, main site, reducing from three depots to one. The site comprises:

With COVID restrictions easing, it is possible for events to take place across ����ֱ�� and Bute providing they meet criteria set out by the Scottish Government. Careful planning is required and must include:

����ֱ��’s Early Years Team have continued to take part in a range of professional learning and development opportunities throughout lockdown as part of the roll out of 1140 hours Early Learning and Childcare (ELC). Teachers and education staff have undertaken a wide range of hugely popular online training courses, including health and wellbeing coaching led by psychologist Sarah Philp. They have also been working closely with partner providers and childminders, offering support and advice.

����ֱ�� has appointed Hawthorn Heights Ltd to start work on 31 May.   Improvement works include:   A new play parkA new public square where community events can take placeDrainage and landscaping to help ease the impact of floodingAdditional seating areasNew walking and cycling facilities  Councillor Alastair Redman, Policy Lead, Business Regeneration and Commercial Development:

The Helensburgh Waterfront Development celebrated a major construction milestone with a traditional topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the building’s structure and roof. The multi-million pound investment includes a new leisure centre and swimming pool, improved flood defences for the town, new outdoor public meeting spaces, new landscaping and car and coach parking.