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Permanent repairs to damage caused by Storm Eowyn to roads and infrastructure assets across ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº could potentially cost up to £7.3 million.

As part of the ongoing commitment to deliver a net zero ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº, councillors have approved a response to a Scottish Government consultation on community benefit funds.

Three exciting tourism projects in ÄÛ²ÝӰԺ’s island communities are being taken forward for a new round of applications to the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF).

New support for low-income households is in the pipeline with the news that councillors have approved plans for ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº to join a leading energy efficiency programme.

ÄÛ²ÝӰԺ’s growing attraction as a leading destination for international film and TV productions is continuing to deliver major economic benefits for the area.

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee today (20 March) took the decision not to proceed with a new Waste Transfer Station, in Helensburgh, saving £3m.

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee agreed at today’s meeting (20 March) to endorse a £10m programme of work to improve ÄÛ²ÝӰԺ’s roads and support recovery work resulting from Storm Eowyn.

Work will start this week to restore the shopfront of the former M&Co building in Dunoon to its former glory.

At the recent Community Services Committee, Councillors heard from just some of the young people who have been instrumental in helping to shape the way they learn and develop. Children from Colgrain Primary School gave a presentation about their involvement in helping to inform a revised education strategy and vision, along with young people from across ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº.

The Scottish and UK governments have signed a £70 million investment programme with ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº Council to deliver vital economic growth for the area.