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December 12, 2020June 8, 2021

Ardentinny Community Council Update

Forestry Land Scotland Report Felling of infected Larch trees in Glen Finart will start shortly and should not impact the community as it is in the Glen. Please see map of haulage route. SPHN’s (Statutory Plant Health Notice) has been served for Ravens Rock, Barnacaber and Sligrachan. Dates for work to start is still to …

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May 25, 2019May 25, 2019

Is the tide turning on fish farms?

After the recent Panorama programme on the destructive effects of fish farms coupled with a lack of adherence to industry regulations, will public opinion force a re-think? The Scottish Government is taking note, according to Rob Edwards with Sepa planning unannounced inspections. Anyone wishing to make a personal representation to SEPA with regard to the …

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December 12, 2015December 12, 2015

Dunoon group discusses Council cuts

On Friday evening a public meeting was held in Dunoon to discuss the proposed Argyll and Bute Council cuts which will affect everyone in Cowal. Councillors Walsh, McQueen and Breslin were invited to attend. However only Councillor Breslin was present. The meeting was organised by the Democratic Socialist Federation, a political grouping (not a political …

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September 10, 2015September 10, 2015

Argyll and Bute welcomes refugees

Refugees fleeing the Syrian war zone are to be welcomed into Argyll and Bute with open arms. In an announcement made today by Argyll and Bute Council, at least 20 refugees will be offered housing and support in the area, with the possibility of more in the future. Council Leader, Councillor Dick Walsh, said: “We …

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August 3, 2015August 3, 2015

Public Consultation on Electoral Boundaries

The local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland is undertaking a public consultation on its proposed reform of electoral boundaries. Under the proposals, the existing Cowal Ward would disappear and Ardentinny would fall within Ward 8, Lomond North. Details of the proposals can be found here and you can give your views via their consultation portal. The …

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