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Fiona Howard's emergency motion 'deploring' the planned closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Helensburgh attracted unanimous support

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Argyll and Bute's councillors back bid to save RBS in Helensburgh from the axe

Mark Irvine, inset left, was accused of being 'woke' by opposition councillor Alastair Redman during a debate on supporting local farmers and other producers

Mark Irvine, inset left, was accused of being 'woke' by opposition councillor Alastair Redman during a debate on supporting local farmers and other producers

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Debate on local produce sparks cries of 'woke!' from Argyll and Bute opposition

Mark Irvine and Fiona Howard have been appointed as chair and vice-chair respectively of the Helensburgh and Lomond area committee

Mark Irvine and Fiona Howard have been appointed as chair and vice-chair respectively of the Helensburgh and Lomond area committee

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New broom sweeps into action at Argyll and Bute - with new faces in senior roles

The deadline for the receipt of postal votes is 4pm on Thursday, May 2

The deadline for the receipt of postal votes is 4pm on Thursday, May 2

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Clock is ticking to cast your votes in Helensburgh community council by-election

Shona Robison welcomed Argyll and Bute Council's decision to freeze council tax

Shona Robison welcomed Argyll and Bute Council's decision to freeze council tax

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Robison welcomes Argyll and Bute decision to freeze council tax rate

Councillors will be asked, in principle, to approve a council tax rise of at least 7 per cent for 2025-26

Councillors will be asked, in principle, to approve a council tax rise of at least 7 per cent for 2025-26

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Sting in the tail for new Argyll and Bute coalition ahead of 'tax freeze' meeting

The 'combined sewer overflow chamber' will be built on land off Church Avenue, though Scottish Water says there will be no loss of recreational space

The 'combined sewer overflow chamber' will be built on land off Church Avenue, though Scottish Water says there will be no loss of recreational space

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Scottish Water flood works in Cardross approved in spite of sewage discharge fears

The development site as seen from Darleith Road, with the revised proposed layout (inset)

The development site as seen from Darleith Road, with the revised proposed layout (inset)

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Public hearing to be held on plans for major Cardross housing development

Council leader Robin Currie (top right) says Argyll and Bute Council 'lobbied hard' for additional funding - but Cllr Mark Irvine (bottom right) accused the ruling administration of 'playing politics' with residents

Council leader Robin Currie (top right) says Argyll and Bute Council 'lobbied hard' for additional funding - but Cllr Mark Irvine (bottom right) accused the ruling administration of 'playing politics' with residents

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Argyll and Bute set to scrap 10 per cent council tax hike in major U-turn

The planning application for Redholm on West Lennox Drive was approved by councillors

The planning application for Redholm on West Lennox Drive was approved by councillors

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Controversial Helensburgh planning bid wins unanimous backing from councillors

Barr Environmental has ended its contract with Argyll and Bute Council for 'residual waste' disposal in Helensburgh and Lomond

Barr Environmental has ended its contract with Argyll and Bute Council for 'residual waste' disposal in Helensburgh and Lomond

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Contractor pulls out of Helensburgh waste deal with council, report reveals

Space is running out in the cemetery at Luss Parish Church, a report has warned.

Space is running out in the cemetery at Luss Parish Church, a report has warned.

Argyll and Bute Council

Restrictions planned at Helensburgh and Lomond cemeteries over lack of space

Concerns over the removal of trees at Blairvadach (pictured in 2022) were raised with Helensburgh and Lomond councillors.

Concerns over the removal of trees at Blairvadach (pictured in 2022) were raised with Helensburgh and Lomond councillors.

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Removal of trees from protected woodland near Helensburgh branded 'deeply concerning'

Major flooding hit Helensburgh and many roads in the surrounding area last October

Major flooding hit Helensburgh and many roads in the surrounding area last October

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Helensburgh 'needs better flood prevention measures' after last year's deluge

Fiona Baker, inset, quizzed councillors over the waterfront development site - the 'grey area' in the centre left of this photo.

Fiona Baker, inset, quizzed councillors over the waterfront development site - the 'grey area' in the centre left of this photo.

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Helensburgh shopping spend 'leakage' claim a 'fallacy', councillors told

Who's the best councillor in Argyll and Bute? Nominations open

Who's the best councillor in Argyll and Bute? Nominations open

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Who's the best councillor in Argyll and Bute? Nominations open

Pleas for the Tower Digital Arts Centre and Helensburgh Pier to be considered for a share of UK Government Levelling Up cash were put before councillors this week.

Pleas for the Tower Digital Arts Centre and Helensburgh Pier to be considered for a share of UK Government Levelling Up cash were put before councillors this week.

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Plea for cinema, pier and waterfront to get a share of £20m Levelling Up cash

Dr Peter Brown, inset, questioned the conclusions of a retail study carried out in Helensburgh as part of the waterfront bidding process

Dr Peter Brown, inset, questioned the conclusions of a retail study carried out in Helensburgh as part of the waterfront bidding process

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Community council slams 'retail study' used to inform waterfront bid process

Councillor Gemma Penfold, inset, insisted the selection of preferred bidders for the waterfront site is "not all about the money."

Councillor Gemma Penfold, inset, insisted the selection of preferred bidders for the waterfront site is "not all about the money."

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Helensburgh waterfront bidding process 'not all about the money', councillor vows

Peter Brown, inset, tried and failed to have more information on the waterfront bidders put into the public domain

Peter Brown, inset, tried and failed to have more information on the waterfront bidders put into the public domain

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Attempt to put Helensburgh waterfront bidder details into public domain fails

Humza Yousaf said council taxes would be frozen across Scotland - but Inverclyde Council has now joined Argyll and Bute in imposing a significant increase in defiance of that pledge

Humza Yousaf said council taxes would be frozen across Scotland - but Inverclyde Council has now joined Argyll and Bute in imposing a significant increase in defiance of that pledge

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Second Scottish council follows Argyll and Bute by backing big council tax rise

Robin Currie, left, and John Armour defended council staff from criticism

Robin Currie, left, and John Armour defended council staff from criticism

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Councillors defend their staff as member of the public accuses them of 'lying'

The event will take place in Rothesay's Bank of Ideas

The event will take place in Rothesay's Bank of Ideas

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Rothesay residents and business owners invited to celebrate town regeneration

Concerns over the use of school buses without seatbelts were raised with councillors.

Concerns over the use of school buses without seatbelts were raised with councillors.

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Concerns raised over school transport from Inveraray to Lochgilphead

Opposition councillors Mark Irvine and Fiona Howard slammed the 10 per cent council tax rise

Opposition councillors Mark Irvine and Fiona Howard slammed the 10 per cent council tax rise

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'Scandalous and despicable': Local councillors react as huge tax rise voted through

The site is located on the shore side of the B833, on the left of this image

The site is located on the shore side of the B833, on the left of this image

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Government asked to overturn refusal of controversial bid for new house near Coulport

Officials have recommended a 6 per cent rise in Argyll and Bute council tax rates

Officials have recommended a 6 per cent rise in Argyll and Bute council tax rates

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Helensburgh facing 6 per cent council tax hike - despite FM's 'freeze' pledge

Helensburgh's Winter Festival and the town's Festive Lighting Charitable Trust have both received support from the council's strategic events and festivals fund in the past

Helensburgh's Winter Festival and the town's Festive Lighting Charitable Trust have both received support from the council's strategic events and festivals fund in the past

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Major Helensburgh events could see council funding cut off in bid to save cash

Uncertainty remains over the fate of Helensburgh's waterfront development site - but a consultants' report says there's room for another supermarket in town

Uncertainty remains over the fate of Helensburgh's waterfront development site - but a consultants' report says there's room for another supermarket in town

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Helensburgh retail study says there's space in town for another supermarket

The planned route will link Rosneath with the Castle Caravan Park along the B833

The planned route will link Rosneath with the Castle Caravan Park along the B833

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Active travel designs to go on show at Rosneath event next week

A computer-generated image of proposed works on Redholm in West Lennox Drive

A computer-generated image of proposed works on Redholm in West Lennox Drive

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Hearing date next week for controversial plan to extend Helensburgh house

The building could be demolished under news plans

The building could be demolished under news plans

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New plans could pave way for demolition of dangerous building in Helensburgh

Senior Argyll and Bute councillors have warned they may have

Senior Argyll and Bute councillors have warned they may have

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Helensburgh households warned they could face a huge 10 per cent council tax hike

The former William Hill bookmakers on West Clyde Street

The former William Hill bookmakers on West Clyde Street

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Facelift plan for former Helensburgh bookmakers gets green light from council

More than 17,000 potholes have been reported on Argyll and Bute's roads since the beginning of 2018

More than 17,000 potholes have been reported on Argyll and Bute's roads since the beginning of 2018

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More than 17,000 potholes reported on Argyll and Bute's roads in just six years

Replacing the RAAC roof at John Logie Baird Primary will cost £3m - and pupils and staff will have to be decanted for nine months

Replacing the RAAC roof at John Logie Baird Primary will cost £3m - and pupils and staff will have to be decanted for nine months

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Helensburgh school RAAC roof fix to cost £3m - and pupils will have to move out

Argyll and Bute are set to receive £20 million investment

Argyll and Bute are set to receive £20 million investment

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Argyll and Bute will get a £20 MILLION investment for local communities

Empty business properties in the area could be brought back into use

Empty business properties in the area could be brought back into use

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Empty business properties in Helensburgh to be brought back into use

A planning application for the property at 4 West Lennox Drive will be decided at a public hearing

A planning application for the property at 4 West Lennox Drive will be decided at a public hearing

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Public hearing will decide controversial plan to extend Helensburgh house

Humza Yousaf announced a freeze on council tax at the SNP conference - but what will it mean for services in Argyll and Bute?

Humza Yousaf announced a freeze on council tax at the SNP conference - but what will it mean for services in Argyll and Bute?

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Argyll and Bute Council responds to First Minister's council tax freeze pledge

A landslip has closed the A83

A landslip has closed the A83

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Ten people airlifted from vehicles after major route closed by landslip

Argyll and Bute Council has breached the Unsuitable Accommodation Order 11 times in 2022-23, a report has revealed

Argyll and Bute Council has breached the Unsuitable Accommodation Order 11 times in 2022-23, a report has revealed

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Argyll and Bute breached 'unsuitable accommodation' rules 11 times last year - report

The Business Gateway Argyll and Bute team

The Business Gateway Argyll and Bute team

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Helensburgh businesses offered chance to ‘Thrive and Transform’ at event in town

Bendarroch playpark is considered a high priority park by the council

Bendarroch playpark is considered a high priority park by the council

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Have your say on Helensburgh and Lomond playparks

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