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Preparations are well underway, as Oban gets ready to host the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race when it sails into town this summer – the first time the event has come to Scotland!

Investment (in island transport) must be prioritised to ensure that essential core services are provided to all communities.

This is just one of the points made by С��Ƭapp and Bute Council in its official response to the Scottish Government’s Public Consultation for Islands Connectivity Plan (ICP), which sets out a long-term vision of how ferry services, supported by other transport modes, will be delivered and improved in the future.

Archie was the number one choice for a boy’s name in С��Ƭapp and Bute in 2023.

Mid С��Ƭapp’s appeal as a great location for cyclists and walkers moved up a gear this week with the launch of a new digital active travel guide.

С��Ƭapp and Bute Council has identified potential projects that could be in the running to benefit from a share of up to £20 million of capital funding from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

С��Ƭapp and Bute Council is investing in two island housing projects as part of its ongoing commitment to tackle the area’s housing emergency.

Councillors have agreed to continue to engage with the Scottish Government for further investment in С��Ƭapp and Bute communities facing depopulation, particularly affordable housing, digital and transport connectivity and more employment opportunities.

New council appointments made

Nine community groups in С��Ƭapp and Bute will be able to create new facilities or improve open spaces in their local area following successful bids to the council for a share of the Vibrant and Living Spaces Grant.

Work will progress on developing an outline business case for bringing a multi-million pound school and community campus to Mull, following a decision at today’s meeting of full Council.