Fiona Howard - Councillor Helensburgh Central

13/06/2026

A remaining balance of approximately £57,000 is available to deliver modest improvement to Colquhoun Square.
This survey by Argyll & Bute Council seeks feedback on how the space currently works and what the priorities are for the local community.
Please try and use the comment boxes to say what the square needs don't just tick the boxes.
Consultation dates
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 09:00 -
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 - 23:00

https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-community/community-planning/consultations/consultation/colquhoun-square-consultation

11/06/2026

This looks like fun

Calling all keen conservationists – this is your chance to learn about the skills needed to conserve the bronze and granite that make up some of the artwork found within Helensburgh’s award-winning Outdoor Museum, in Colquhoun Square. www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/news/2026/jun/join-our-workshops-and-be-part-helensburghs-conservation

11/06/2026

Good luck everyone

🌟 Meet your Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026 finalists! 🌟

The nominations have been read, the stories have inspired us, and our judges have had the incredibly difficult task of selecting this year’s finalists.

We are delighted to reveal the amazing volunteers, groups and organisations being recognised at this year’s awards. 💚

✨ View the full list of finalists here:
https://www.argylltsi.org/volunteer-of-the-year-awards-2026-finalists-announced/

Join us as we celebrate the people who make Argyll & Bute extraordinary at Dunoon Burgh Hall on Friday 26th June 2026.

Congratulations to all our finalists, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ⭐

03/06/2026

Now this sounds like a great way to spend a morning

29/05/2026

Just one week to go until we exhibit at , hosted by SDP Scotland at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on 2 June. Come along to talk contracts, opportunities, business support and more...

Register here 👉 https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/meet-the-buyer-2026-1968/

26/05/2026

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund is currently open for applications - closing date is 23:59 on Sunday 5th July 2026.

Applications are welcome from not-for-profit community organisations, who meet the eligibility criteria, for up to £1,500 to support community projects across Argyll and Bute. The Supporting Communities Fund has supported community orchestras to environmental projects, community events, creative wellbeing programmes and resilience planning; helping turn ideas into positive action.

Funding is available for projects that support:

Fairer Communities – tackling poverty and widening access to opportunities
Resilient Communities – building local capacity and responding to community needs
Greener, Cleaner Communities – environmental projects and climate action
Creative Communities – using creativity to support health and wellbeing
Further details are available on the website: Supporting Communities Fund | Argyll and Bute Council. The council’s Community Development Officers can offer support and advice for groups who may wish to apply. The team can be contacted at [email protected], 01436 65881 for general enquiries, or by contacting the relevant area officer: David Hagerty - [email protected]

15/05/2026

Bee kind

During May and June, designated protected green spaces, managed by the Council, throughout Argyll and Bute will be allowed to bloom so that pollinators can thrive and benefit our environment. www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/news/2026/may/protect-pollinators-protect-environment

08/05/2026

Next week, preparatory patching works are scheduled in advance of surface dressing works on the route between the Commodore Hotel and Manse Brae in Rhu, with pre-surface dressing patching works taking place on Cairndhu Avenue and adjoining sections of the route.