Roddy MacLeod

@willie_rennie It's sad that so many comments here and on similar posts from politicians are so aggressive. Says a lot about Scottish society.

The fishing sector is under real pressure from a lack of workers, spatial squeeze and increased fuel costs. I will keep working to find solutions to these challenges.

@argyllandbute "Site can't be reached"

105 - useful number to have on hand with strong winds forecast later today and into tomorrow. It's the number to call if you lose power. More details on being prepared at ready.campaign.gov.scot/storms-wind #storm

@FionaCampbell74 @tunny11192 @lomondtrossachs Lower occupancy rates are the main reason there's a housing shortage in Scotland.

Spoke with the @lomondtrossachs Housing Pressures Group. One key question: What problem are we actually trying to solve? Housing supply, affordability, empty homes, sustaining communities, these are not the same issue. Short-term lets are a small part of the picture. Empty homes and second homes are a far bigger structural challenge. Yet policy is being considered without a clear evidence base or measurable outcomes. That is where risk lies. If we target the wrong drivers, we will not fix the problem. And we risk damaging compliant businesses, local economies, and trust in the system. Are we designing policy that works, or policy that just looks like action? @ASSCnews @st_alliance assc.co.uk/short-term-let… #Housing #Tourism #ShortTermLets #Policy

@argyllandbute Please read this

Housing, public transport and play spaces. We’re gathering views on the places and spaces that matter most as we prepare our next Local Development Plan, which will guide how our towns and villages grow. Help shape the future of your community tinyurl.com/46hyncrw

@COSLA Why doesn't the housing section doesn't mention the real cause of the shortage - much lower occupancy rates than in the past. See attached for solutions.

COSLA has today launched 'Working Towards Achieving a More Balanced Population in Scotland', the first in a series of white papers to be published. White Paper: cosla.gov.uk/__data/assets/… Executive Summary: cosla.gov.uk/__data/assets/… Press release: cosla.gov.uk/news/2026/marc…

@COSLA Some relevant points in that article, but if Councils don't listen to their constituents (as happens in Argyll & Bute) and present complex budgets with only 1 hour forewarning, then it's a recipe for more disaster.

🗨️"Councils know the needs, the gaps, & the potential.We don’t need another centrally designed strategy.We need the tools to act on the opportunities already in front of us." Read the article by Cllr Gail Macgregor, Spokesperson for Environment & Economy: ow.ly/qWnP50You6S

🗨️"The next Scottish Government will inherit a housing system under severe strain, but also an opportunity to reset how Scotland delivers homes & builds communities." 👉Read the article by Cllr Maureen Chalmers, COSLA’s Community Wellbeing Spokesperson. ow.ly/7Wbq50Yotzw

I support net zero, but it must be practical and fair. We can’t put thousands of North Sea workers out of jobs while importing the same oil from abroad. That’s not a transition, it’s self-inflicted damage.

@COSLA Market-aware policy isn’t optional – it’s essential. Scotland’s self-catering sector faces cost pressures, labour shortages, and changing visitor habits. Yet new regulation is often introduced without assessing cumulative impact. That must change.

COSLA has issued the following statement from COSLA Resources Spokesperson, Cllr Ricky Bell in response to the Visitor Levy Bill amendments: ow.ly/IxNo50Yo0Pq

@argyllandbute Pay more, get less, thanks to Argyll & Bute Council. Why?

Council sets budget and council tax. Find out more here. Over the next few weeks we will show you more about budget decisions and what council funding will bring you over the next year. argyll-bute.gov.uk/news/2026/feb/…

@WilsonC75HT The Depute Provost is supposed to set a good example!

Depute provost referred to ethics watchdog after 'racist' comment heraldscotland.com/news/25899812.…

The SNP government thinks the public are hanging on its every word when it comes to breaking up Britain. In fact, barely anyone is paying attention, and Scots have far greater priorities. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

SNP funding cuts mean huge council tax rises in April. How much will yours go up?

@_JamieMcIntyre Why are there still so many single track roads in Scotland? I don't see them in other countries, even poor developing countries.

The occasion of yet another Corran Ferry breakdown gives an opportunity to advise those not familiar with single-track roads that the perfectly executed passing place manoeuvre does not require *either* vehicle to come to a complete standstill.

@COSLA Can you explain why Cosla is not subject to Freedom of Information requests, please?

COSLA has today (20th February) issued the following statement from COSLA President, Cllr Shona Morrison: ow.ly/o5EY50YiUeK

@CSAIRGlobal my wife lost her passport and is getting an Emergency Travel Document. We are due to fly back to UK with you on 9 March. Will this affect the checkin process?

@argyllandbute Why are there so many long term empty houses in Argyll & Bute?

@British_Airways OK. Thanks. I'm assuming the @BA_Complaintweb and other accounts now contacting me are scams.

@libram Hi there, she won't be able to check in online. She will need to check in at the airport. For more information on passports and id documents, please visit the following link: britishairways.com/content/inform…. Milika

@British_Airways My wife lost her passport and is getting emergency travel docs from Hanoi for our return journey to Edinburgh. Our BA flight Lon to Edi was booked with her passport ID. What do we need to do?

@argyllandbute Why is the Council preventing people commenting on this post on Facebook?

Education, social work, waste, and road, air and sea transport services – just some of the things council funding delivers. Find out more about what council tax does for you below youtu.be/4Q4gc6mQ1kY?si… argyll-bute.gov.uk/news/2026/feb/…