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Council extends Empty Property Relief to support local businesses

Business property owners in С��Ƭapp and Bute may be eligible for up to 12 months of Empty Property Relief (EPR) if they can provide genuine evidence that their property is vacant due to ongoing renovations.

8 May 2025

Restoring Lochgilphead's historic charm

Efforts to preserve and restore Lochgilphead’s historic charm are in full swing as the town’s Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) continues to make progress.

7 May 2025

April 4 Rockfall cleared – A816 fully open

The A816, which was partially closed by a rockfall just north of Ardfern, towards Craobh Haven, on 4 April 2025, is now cleared, safe and fully open.

7 May 2025

Silver trio at Easdale Primary

Pupils and staff at Easdale Primary School have celebrated a trio of silver awards over the last six months.

19 July 2023

Funding available for Helensburgh businesses

Are you a Helensburgh business owner looking to undertake repairs to your shopfront? Did you know there is a grant available to help with costs for painting, joinery and masonry work?

19 July 2023

Image shows Hermitage Park with red flowers in the foreground and green lawns with trees in the background

Hermitage Park awarded fourth Green Flag

Hermitage Park in Helensburgh has again, been recognised as one of the best parks and greenspaces in Scotland.

18 July 2023

Image shows a mobile phone with the Discover Campbeltown app loaded with the words find walking, wheeling, cycling trails and more

Download your free active travel guides this summer

Whether you’re a cyclist, history lover, visitor or out for a family walk – this summer, discover more about С��Ƭapp and Bute with a series of free active travel apps.

17 July 2023

Council thanks public for Dunoon to Hunters Quay response

С��Ƭapp and Bute Council is thanking everyone who provided feedback in the recent consultation that considered initial proposals for a new active travel route between Dunoon and Hunters Quay.

12 July 2023

Image shows a male and female volunteer in blue volunteer t-shirts. They are kneeling down to help four young people plant trees.

Council introduces community spirit award

“С��Ƭapp spirit is obvious in many different ways across С��Ƭapp and Bute, and is something to be really proud of. We want to pay tribute to that.”

5 July 2023

High School pupils build on traditional skills

Joinery, brickwork and plumbing were just some of the skills available to try at a special taster session for Lochgilphead High School and Tarbert Academy pupils.

5 July 2023

Temporary closure of Union Street office, Rothesay

Our Union Street office on Rothesay will temporarily close from 10 July for a period of approximately 16 weeks.

4 July 2023

The war memorial at Lochgilphead Front Green

Gold for Lochgilphead Front Green

The Lochgilphead Front Green transformation project has received a gold award at the Scottish Design Awards in the public realm and landscaping category.

3 July 2023

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Council sets out vision for С��Ƭapp and Bute

Boosting employment, growing the housing sector, improving educational attainment, upgrading infrastructure and tackling climate change are some of the key priorities highlighted in С��Ƭapp and Bute Council’s latest Corporate Plan.

29 June 2023

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