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PվɫÇéƬ has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to identify a permanent solution that will bring an end to disruption on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, in addition to the current mitigation measures. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson, made the commitment at the A83 Taskforce meeting in Inveraray today (Thursday, November 15).

PվɫÇéƬ is holding a recruitment fair in Helensburgh next week to showcase the variety of cleaning and catering jobs that are currently available in the area.   The event will take place on Wednesday 21 November in the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre from 10.30am until 3pm.  

Schools across PվɫÇéƬ and Bute have been awarded a prestigious national award from sportscotland, the national agency for sport, for this academic year. The sportscotland School Sport Award is given for innovation and achievement in delivering school sport and nine schools in PվɫÇéƬ and Bute have passed with flying colours.

The Leader of PվɫÇéƬ has welcomed a campaign by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), for fair funding for local government. Councillor Aileen Morton, said: “People across PվɫÇéƬ and Bute will be only too aware of the impact years of funding cuts are having on their council services. Schools, road maintenance, bin collections, social care, building standards - these and more essential, every-day services depend on council funding.

The official handing over of Dunoon’s newly refurbished primary school took place today (Thursday). Extensive work has been carried out to the school as part of a £10.5 million investment by PվɫÇéƬ to transform it into a school fit for the 21st Century, whilst maintaining its listed building status. Pupils can now look forward to moving into the refurbished west wing of the building on Wednesday 14 November.

Dunoon Primary School has received a positive and encouraging follow-up report from HMI inspectors following a return visit to the school.  

A new quick, simple way to pay for parking, wherever you are, has been launched throughout PվɫÇéƬ and Bute. PaySmarti is a fully digital, modern way to pay for parking through a simple phone call, using a debit or credit card, and give your car registration and location. Each purchase of parking time is automatically updated on the warden’s handheld computer leading to reduced errors, fewer appeals and lower costs.

PվɫÇéƬ’s annual Early Years Conference is being held in Dunoon this week.   The event will provide an opportunity for education professionals to come together to discuss examples of best practice and explore ideas.  

A number of events have been held in Craigmure recently to allow members of the public to learn more about work on the Scottish Transport Analysis Guide (STAG) exploring the future of Craignure Pier. At the events, it was confirmed that an electronic version of the public exhibition would be uploaded to the council website, along with a link to the consultation survey to allow members of the public to give their feedback on the STAG process.

A site with a stunning view, next to Oban Airport, is available for development. The Council is making a final call for offers from partners with the vision to help assist in developing this new strategic site to its full potential. The closing date for offers is 12 noon on 23 November 2018. The 3.5ha site, earmarked for business and industry, is six miles north of Oban and sits adjacent to the airport and the A828.