Argyll and Bute Council and liveArgyll are reviewing how services such as libraries, leisure facilities, community halls, archives and learning programmes are delivered in the context of a significant funding gap in Council finances for 2026/27.
The Council's budget covers everything from roads, schools, and social work to planning, waste and regeneration services and well as funding for the services delivered directly by liveArgyll on behalf of the Council.
The implications of national funding remain to be confirmed. This means that, despite our shared ambition to provide the full range of services our communities value, we must consider how to operate within available resources.
As part of this process, we are carrying out a survey, asking how liveArgyll services make a difference to members of our community. This survey will aid decision makers' understanding of the implications of any changes on individuals, communities, and protected groups. It will also ensure that decision-making is informed, transparent, and considers equality, socio-economic impact, and community wellbeing. At this stage, no decisions have been made by the Council.
This anonymous survey asks how you use services in your area, who relies on them, the benefits they provide, and what the impact might be if services change, as well as whether there are suitable alternatives.
If you don’t use a service, simply select “No – I do not use this service.”
To help us reflect community views accurately, we will first collect a few details about you.