Growing 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute’s economy and population is the driver for priorities agreed by the Council to 2027.
These priorities and related actions come under seven key categories:
- Empowered and resilient communities
- Making 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute an attractive choice for families
- Housing, economic growth, and population
- Transport, infrastructure and digital connectivity
- Environment
- Sustainable service delivery
- Speaking up for 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute, its people and its communities
Actions agreed are wide ranging including for example, strengthening collaboration with communities; developing our school curriculum with the jobs of the future in mind; working to ensure that everyone who needs a home can find one they can afford; reducing council carbon emissions; reviewing, updating and communicating clear quality service standards that match local needs and available resources; and lobbying for policy, investment and action on key issues affecting 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute’s chances of success, such as digital connectivity and a permanent solution for the A83.
Councillor Jim Lynch, Leader of 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council said:
“51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute’s future needs people to live and work here. And to live and work here, people need a healthy economy and supportive, sustainable lifestyle.
Our priorities are all therefore focused on economic and population growth for 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute.
We cannot achieve this on our own, especially given the challenging times facing councils.
It is by everyone who cares about 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute working together that we will achieve the best for our area. So standing up for 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute and working with our communities to get things done will run through our work to deliver success for the area.â€
You can find out more about the council’s priorities.