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World Gaelic Week starts on Monday 24 February and many schools, community groups, and businesses across 51�Թ����App and Bute will be getting involved.

Are you aware of current and proposed community projects where you live and across 51�Թ����App and Bute? 51�Թ����App and Bute Council is asking communities to take part in a short poll to understand the current level of awareness with community projects. Feedback will help inform a new resource for community groups and organisations.

Staff and children are celebrating at Apple Tree Nursery, Rothesay as they become the first nursery in 51�Թ����App and Bute, and only the third in Scotland, to receive a prestigious Gold from UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.

51�Թ����App and Bute Council’s Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Pilot Project for the Lorn Arc Area has been extended by 10 years, allowing additional time to implement key infrastructure and development investments that will help to create a significant economic boost to the wider Oban area.

A visitor levy involves everyone, so the council is hosting a series of drop-in events and online information webinars to help people in 51�Թ����App and Bute find out more and get involved in assessing one for the area.

From whisky to seafood, 51�Թ����App and Bute is renowned for its exceptional local produce. Now, in a UK first, 51�Թ����App and Bute Council is introducing local wild venison to school menus on Islay and Jura.

Councillor John Armour, Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services, is calling for dog owners to be responsible and pick up after their pups, and he is asking communities for their support.

Plans to build a new school campus on Mull have reached a significant milestone as 51�Թ����App and Bute Council welcome the preferred main contractor, announced by Hub North Scotland.

Faced with one of its highest budget gaps in recent times, 51�Թ����App and Bute Council is asking communities for their views on what council services should be prioritised, protected and provided.

51�Թ����App and Bute Council has launched its Visitor Levy consultation today (16 January). This involves everyone so please find out what it could mean for you.