Traders’ Christmas campaign on hold over free parking
BID4Oban has asked Argyll and Bute to shift its charge-free fortnight at council-owned car parks to the start of December this year to encourage more Yule-fuelled shopping.
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New homes approval is ‘accident waiting to happen’
Bus stops on either side of the road, heavy traffic from the Soroba Estate plus traffic from Nant Drive and issues with burst water pipes were included in objections
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Save Kilbowie motion shelved
Supporters left disappointed after discussion shelved due to ‘hurdles’ connected to a possible community right to buy, with financial help from the Scottish Land Fund.
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Ganavan fines could be just the ticket
Ganavan residents have witnessed ‘disgusting scenes’ and ‘totally wreckless behaviour’ this year by some who camp overnight in their vehicles, Oban Community Council have been told.
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New steering group for Ganavan
The new group got backing from community councillors at a meeting on Monday.
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Argyll and Bute Council passes anti-racism motion
The council has resolved to strengthen its commitment to make Argyll and Bute an inclusive place where people want to live
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Call for face-to-face council meetings to start up soon
But plans to continue virtual meetings of all the council’s committees until at least April 2021 were voted through by councillors
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Council’s new leader is ‘humbled’ to accept the job
Liberal Democrat councillor Robin Currie was confirmed as the authority’s new leader at a full council meeting today
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Anti-racism motion calls for council pledge
The motion, if approved, will see a commitment ‘put in words’ from Argyll and Bute Council to stand against all forms of intolerance.
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Special meeting will hear Ganavan management plans
A marked increase in the number of campervans visiting Ganavan and seeking to park overnight led to councillors calling for reports on how the area could be better managed.