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Education professionals, agencies and employers will meet in Dunoon this week for the inaugural Developing Young Workforce 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Conference.

Kilcreggan Primary School has become the fifth school in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute to receive gold accreditation in UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.

Councillors are calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to address concerns across 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute communities, regarding the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

With more multi-million pound savings to make again this year, 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council is inviting communities to get involved earlier than usual in the budget-setting process by using a budget simulator to set high level priorities.

The Council has re-affirmed its commitment to operating as an equal opportunities employer and to providing the widest possible range of career options for its employees.

Councillors have hailed the success of a funding initiative that is helping to make homes across 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute more energy efficient.

51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council has joined a small number of councils in Scotland to achieve the nationally recognised Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) Award.

Large-scale events and festivals across 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute contribute significantly to the local economy, attracting people to the area and supporting local businesses.

Works to create a much-wanted public space to host outdoor community events in Ardrishaig alongside a new Lochside seating area are now complete and open to the public.

Plans to link Dunoon and Hunters Quay with a new active travel route will make it easier and safer to walk, cycle and wheel for residents and visitors.