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April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

National Park Elections

Ardentinny residents, and therefore residents of the The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, will have received information on the Park’s upcoming election of new Board members. Candidates need not live within the Park but must be aged 21 or over and have the support of 10 people eligible to vote within the Ward …

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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 30, 2015September 30, 2015

Larach Quarry Blast – 6 October

Forestry Commission Scotland has advised us of a blast being carried out at Larach Quarry as detailed below: Date: Tuesday 6th October 2015 Time: Approximately 1300hrs Restricted access: 0800 to 1700hrs Temporary avoidance zone: 1100 to 1500hrs. All times are local. OS X (Eastings) 215880 OS Y (Northings) 692226 Nearest Post Code PA23 8SG Lat …

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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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