A new initiative is under way to give communities a voice in planning for the future.
Councillors in Argyll and Bute have already approved proposals to create eight specific area-based plans across the area – Oban and Lorn is one of them.
The idea is that the plan would show up investment opportunities and prioritise the views of communities on what services they need and where funding should be targeted.
The aim, in line with national policy, is to make sure that everyone responsible for providing services and for looking after assets works in partnership with communities to improve people’s lives, support inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and create more successful places.
A key part of doing that would involve community councils and development trusts, and public consultations to get feedback on a shared vision.
As well as Oban and Lorn, the other areas having plans of their own would be Mid-Argyll, Kintyre. Colonsay, Islay and Jura as one, Coll, Iona, Mull and Tiree in another, then separately Bute, Cowal, Helensburgh and Lomond.
Argyll and Bute Council leader Councillor Robin Currie said: “The success of these plans will be driven by a genuine partnership approach which allows us to capture the aspirations and views of local communities on what the priorities are for their particular area.
“This will help to ensure that the right initiatives are attracting the right funding whether that be Place Based Investment, Crown Estate funding or Levelling Up support, and will help us to develop a pipeline of projects that truly meets those aspirations.”