1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (529+ words) July 1, 2026 News, Planning Helensburgh Community Council has urged residents and businesses to have their say on the future of the town's waterfront site. Argyll and Bute Council launched a survey, which consists of two questions, this week, seeking opinions on…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (184+ words) July 1, 2026 News, Planning A planning application for holiday accommodation in Glen Fruin was among those to be validated by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority last week. The full list of applications is below " for details of an…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (998+ words) June 30, 2026 Charities, News The area in which we live is a rather strange one." I would wager that our local high school has the child of a millionaire sitting next to a child from a deprived background. Everyone is aware…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (764+ words) June 29, 2026 News, Opinion In a twisted logic worthy of Machiavelli, Argyll and Bute Council is using its own failure to maintain Helensburgh pier as a reason to sell it off for retail development. And the wording of the consultation itself…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (600+ words) June 28, 2026 News, Politics A revised social media policy has been confirmed at Argyll and Bute Council despite an attempt to change it by opposition councillors. The authority's policy and resources committee resolved to recommend to the full council last month…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (329+ words) June 28, 2026 Armed Forces, News The Clyde naval base field gun crew showcased their preparations for this year's Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Field Gun Competition this week. The demonstration, which took place outside the south gate at Faslane, gave…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (384+ words) June 27, 2026 News, Politics Salaries and expenses paid to councillors in Argyll and Bute rose by 17. 6% last year, it has been revealed. They totalled "1, 099, 002, compared to "934, 386 in 2024-25, according to the council's unaudited annual accounts " which also a commitment to repairs on…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (337+ words) June 27, 2026 Buildings, News Council officials are set to hold talks with owners of a dangerous building in Helensburgh as a key route through the town remains closed. A stretch of the A814 East Clyde Street between Sinclair and Maitland streets has…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (212+ words) June 27, 2026 Emergency services, News Police say they are cracking down on irresponsible use of jet skis on Loch Lomond. Byelaws brought in two years agio saw new speed limited on the loch, with jet ski users also having to register…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (603+ words) June 26, 2026 News, Tourism A second consultation on a tourist tax in Argyll and Bute will go ahead after councillors voted 18-8 in favour this week. A report in advance of a full council meeting revealed details of a revised proposal for…...