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����Ů�� and Bute’s young people achieved above national average results across nearly all qualifications, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. The data reveals impressive achievements across National 4 and 5, and Advanced Higher levels.

New figures reveal that 94.3% of 16-19 year olds in ����Ů�� and Bute are engaged in education, training, or employment—1.6% above the national average. This achievement places ����Ů�� ninth out of 32 local authorities in Scotland for participation levels, marking the seventh consecutive year in the top ten.

After extensive consultation with parents, carers, pupils, school staff, and trade unions, today Councillors agreed school holiday dates for 2026-2029.

Talented school pupils, from across ����Ů�� and Bute, have used their creative skills to inspire residents to think more about making recycling and creating less waste their New Year’s resolution for 2025.

There will be some changes to bin collections in ������ and Bute during the festive period.

Islay’s carbon-neutral goal is edging closer after receiving a share of £1 million from the Scottish Government’s Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) Capital Fund.

Are you still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Why not buy the ������ and Bute gift card and help support local businesses and jobs.

All council off-street pay and display parking will be free across ������ and Bute in the run up to Christmas, from 11 to 24 December inclusive.

����Ů��’s Building Standards team has won a national award for excellent performance, particularly its focus on customer service.

“National government provides critical funding to support life in our communities. Councils do the work to turn that funding into the services that people rely on every day. So it’s in everyone’s interests that councils are funded fairly.”