We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Argyll and Bute Council in Scotland across 33 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Planning Permission Granted for Brownfield Land Redevelopment
Planning permission 24/01459PP was approved by the committee for development of brownfield land to the rear of 19, 22, and 24 East Princess Street in Rothesay town centre. The site comprises approxima…
“The application seeks planning permission for the carrying out of various works on land to the rear of number 19 East Princess Street in Rossay on the…”
Argyll and Bute Council Objection to Culleen Wind Farm
Committee voted to object to Culleen Wind Farm Section 36 application on multiple grounds: NPF4 Policy 4A and 11 Section E (points 2, 3, 4, 13) and LDP2 Policy 30. Objection based on cumulative signif…
“the ECU be notified of Argyll and Bute Council's intention to object to the application on the basis of NPF4 Policy 4A and 11, Section E, Paragraph 2,…”
Culleen Wind Farm Section 36 Consultation
Section 36 application for Culleen Wind Farm comprising 9 turbines of 180 metres height with 50-year operational life near Tayloe. Application subject to consultation under Electricity Act with determ…
“This application relates to a Section 36 consultation for Culleen Wind Farm. As the council is not the Determining Authority, letters of representatio…”
Cumulative Landscape and Visual Impact - Culleen Wind Farm
Significant concern raised about cumulative landscape and visual effects of Culleen Wind Farm when considered alongside consented Clachy Glen 2 wind farm (12 turbines, up to 200m) located less than 1 …
“There would be significant adverse landscape and visual effects associated with this proposal, however this is true for all wind farm developments... …”
Cornock Wind Farm with Battery Energy Storage System
Section 36 application for wind farm comprising 12 turbines up to 200 metres height with battery energy storage system (BESS) of 25 megawatt capacity located near Glenlonan, 2km from Cummore settlemen…
“The proposal as submitted comprises 12 wind turbines which would be up to a blade tip height of up to 200 metres... In addition, the battery energy st…”
Pre-determination Hearing and Site Visit - Carradale Fish Farms
Committee voted (6-3) to hold pre-determination hearing and site visit for both Carradale North and South fish farm applications before making final planning decision. Hearing to be combined for both …
“The motion having received six and the amendment receiving three the motion is carried and that a pre-determination hearing and site visit will be und…”
Residential Development Phase 1 - Upper Loch Gair
Planning permission approved for first phase of 26-unit housing development allocated in Local Development Plan 2. Current application is for 8 dwelling houses with modern vernacular design. Site has …
“the current application before members seeks consent for first phase of the development and as previously stated that's for 8 units. Now this common p…”
Timber Storage and Firewood Processing Business - Planning Approval
Planning permission approved for change of use of land to timber storage and firewood processing at Na Traglean, Sandbank, Dunoon. The business operates on a small scale with 3 part-time employees and…
“The proposal is consistent with policies encouraging rural economic diversification and sustainable growth. Notwithstanding the concerns raised by thi…”
Meteorological Mast Installation for Wind Farm Viability Assessment
Planning permission approved for erection of a 120-meter-high meteorological mast for a temporary 4-year period on land 2.1km northwest of Dunoon and 1.5km southwest of Sandbank. The mast is designed …
“The proposal is for the erection of a 120-meter meteorological mast, which will be sited for a temporary period of 4 years to gather data in relation …”
Long-Term Borrowing Undertaken - £20 Million
The council undertook new long-term borrowing of £20 million during Q1 25/26 to provide funding certainty for the council's underlying capital borrowing requirement. This borrowing was taken on a rela…
“a new long-term borrowing of £20 million was undertaken to provide an element of certainty in respect of funding the council's underlying borrowing re…”
PWLB Loan Repayment - Q1 2025/26
The council repaid £840,000 of PWLB loan principal during the quarter 1 April to 30 June 2025, as part of its debt management strategy.
“PWLB loan principal of £840,000 has been repaid”
Council External Borrowing Position - 30 June 2025
As at 30 June 2025, the council's total external borrowing stood at £148.913 million at an average interest rate of 4.44%. This includes the new £20 million borrowing undertaken during the quarter and…
“As at 30th of June, The authority's external borrowing totalled £148.913 million, sorry, £148.913 million is an easier way to express that, at an aver…”
Council Investment Holdings - £75.143 Million
As at 30 June 2025, the council held investment balances totalling £75.143 million, reflecting available council reserve balances and provisions for managing day-to-day cash flow requirements. The ave…
“As at 30 June, the council's investments totalled £75.143 million”
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