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Oban Airport has been selected as one of two new seasonal helicopter bases for HM Coastguard.

“Having a role like Depute Head Girl in the school and being care experienced does say a lot to other young people in the school. The difference I'm hoping to make as Depute Head Girl is showing that just because you are care experienced, does not mean you can't do anything.”

Cheyanne who is Depute Head Girl at Dunoon Grammar is just one of �������� and Bute’s care experienced young people who is keen to encourage others to develop their skills to become more confident.

A once-overgrown garden at Rothesay Joint Campus has blossomed into a vibrant outdoor learning hub, thanks to a generous donation from Saputo, an international cheese company.

The transformation has created a dynamic space where over three hundred children and young people now enjoy hands-on horticulture lessons, grow their own food, and connect with nature — all while learning valuable life skills.

The newly constructed Balliemore Bridge in Glen Lean, Cowal, opened to traffic today (Tuesday 21 October), marking a major milestone in �������� and Bute Council’s infrastructure recovery efforts following severe weather in 2023.

Community groups across �������� and Bute have the chance to turn their ideas into reality through �������� and Bute Council’s Community Benefit Scheme.

Business owners in many towns and villages across �������� and Bute could be eligible for Crown Estates funding to improve the appearance of their shopfronts if they are in a conservation area.

A range of initiatives across �������� and Bute are continuing to progress thanks to the final tranche of funding from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.

“Mentoring has been one of the most humbling and enriching experiences of my life. I have loved being a steadying person in my young person's life, and it has given me joy to watch her grow into a young adult with confidence, and I hope that one day she realises how fantastic she really is. In many ways, I have gained even more than I have given.”

Following the successful rollout of a mentoring scheme across four secondary schools, �������� and Bute, working with MCR Pathways are now launching in five more schools enabling more young people to realise their full potential.

The council is encouraging communities to join its campaigning for fair funding for council services, as it forecasts one of the most challenging budget positions in recent years.

Pupils from Strath of Appin and Dalintober Primary Schools have taken their concerns about rural poverty straight to the top—sharing their experiences and ideas with Scotland’s First Minister at the recent Cost of the School Day Summit, hosted by the Child Poverty Action Group.