COUNCILLORS

Robin Currie, Council Leader

‘This Christmas, my hope everyone in Argyll and Bute to enjoy themselves as much as possible. It may sound simple, but after the challenges of the last couple of years, I don’t think that any of us will ever take it for granted again!

‘Change is always a possibility in this new and always-moving situation that we are now dealing with. However, one thing that always remains constant across Argyll and Bute is the strong sense of community spirit. That will stand us all in good stead as it has done in the past, whether in times of cheer or challenge. I know that across all our communities, there are people who will find the coming holidays very difficult and my thoughts are very much with them at this time. My is that is able wish for all of us is that we are able to make the very best of the festive season, and to look forward with hope to brighter times ahead.

‘May I wish everyone the best possible Christmas, and send them my best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous and healthy New Year.’

Kieron Green

‘I would like to wish everyone in Oban and Lorn a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.

‘I must give thanks especially to those keeping public services running, welcoming visitors to the area, and allowing us all to enjoy the shops and facilities we need locally.

‘Continuing to show what can be achieved working together gives me real hope for 2022 and may it bring the best to all of you.’

Andrew Vennard

‘My best wishes to everyone in the Oban, Lorn, and the Isles area for the upcoming Christmas holiday period and I wish everyone a happy New Year.’

Jim Lynch

‘It’s been another challenging year for all of us. Now is the time to look back over the past year and hope that 2022 will be much more settled and safer for all of us. However, what time has shown us yet again, is what an amazing and supportive community we have across Oban Lorn and the Isles. There have been numerous examples of people of all ages coming together to support each other, both as individuals or in groups.

‘May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year. Here’s wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!’

Elaine Robertson

‘Covid-19 has brought many restrictions, different ways of working and many challenges but it has also highlighted the superb community spirit and the caring ethos of our communities.

‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank all on their outstanding, but not surprising, response to the pandemic.

‘This year we have seen many matters of strategic importance to Oban and the area brought forward - Ganavan, as an essential green space, the Oban Harbour Trust Port proposal, Craignure Pier, the Rockfield Centre, 300 new homes being constructed, infrastructure improvements, and the Queen’s Platinum Anniversary, plus the Oban City Status, application. Next year will be a defining year for this area.

‘Wishing everyone a very happy and peaceful Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year - hopefully Covid free and a return to some sort of normality!’