Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard

6 days ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

Erin Murphy’s proposal for the site at the rear of 19 Princes Street has attracted 37 expressions of support and 17 objections from the public.

6 days ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

Erin Murphy’s proposal for the site at the rear of 19 East Princes Street was considered after Argyll and Bute Council received 37 expressions of support and 17 objections. Members of the authority’s planning, protective services and licensing committee were equally split, expressing surprise at a large area being used to allow staff to take breaks. But a roll call vote resulted in planning permission being awarded at the committee’s meeting on Wednesday, April 23.

6 days ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

IMPROVEMENT work on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan remains a priority for the Scottish Government – but no timescale can yet be confirmed. A report to go before a council committee next week has given an update on progress on the stretch of the road as it continues to seek a preferred option. However, it is made clear that any works will not take place at the same time as repairs to the Rest and Be Thankful stretch of the A83.

6 days ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

CAMPBELTOWN’S former Main Street Boots pharmacy could be revived as a coffee lounge under plans submitted to council officers. An applicant identified as Mrs L McLean has submitted the proposal to Argyll and Bute Council, with plans to also alter and repaint the shopfront. The Main Street branch of Boots in Campbeltown, at number 19, closed down in December 2023. Its other premises in the town, at Longrow, remains open.

6 days ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

PLANS have been lodged for fabric repairs to take place at a Helensburgh town centre premises, including works to its roof and stone exterior. Bruce and Nicola Jamieson have lodged the proposal with Argyll and Bute Council for planning permission and listed building consent at the former Conservative Club at 38-40 Sinclair Street. The ground floor of the premises was most recently owned by M&Co, with bakers Greggs having recently lodged a separate application to move into it.