CHANGE TO COUNCIL COMPOSITION

Three members of Argyll and Bute Council have formed a new political group.

‘Argyll First’ has been set up by Councillors Douglas Philand (Mid Argyll), Donald Kelly (South Kintyre) and John McAlpine (Kintyre and the Islands).

A report to full council in August will formally recognise the group.

The political make-up of the council is now as follows:

14 Alliance of Independent Councillors

9 SNP

6 Liberal Democrats

3 Argyll First

2 Conservative

2 Other Councillors