Appendix 2 Timetable for Review 2025 to 2026

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Appendix 2 
TIMETABLE FOR REVIEW 2025 TO 2026 
24 April 2025– Report to Council seeking approval to amend the local
Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils in Argyll and Bute
is considered. 
8 week consultation period commences no later than 25 April 2025  
Consultation period closes Sunday 22 June 2025 * 
Report on phase one consultation to be brought to P&R – 21 August 2025 
Phase 2 consultation commences not later than 22 August 2025 
8 week consultation period closes Sunday 19 October 2025 * 
Present final proposals to a Special Council meeting – 26 November 2025 
4 week public notice provided by 27 November 2025 would see the period
of notice expiring on 25 December 2025*, however, the implementation
would coincide with the Date of the Election – 20 August 2026.  If further
there are objections to the final scheme, those objections can be presented
to February 2026 Council, for their determination otherwise the Scheme
would come into effect as of the designated date determined by the
Council. 
* Requirements of the Act are that the Local Authority must invite any community
council concerned and the public to make to the local authority representations as
respects the proposals to amend their Scheme.  To facilitate this there will be direct
communication with community councillors enclosing all review documents and
inviting their response, a dedicated “review” webpage with the relevant notices will
be set up, the consultation will added to the council’s consultation web page, and the
Council’s social media channels, keeping in the loop and Community Planning
Partnership Bulletins used to promote the consultation to the wider public and
Community Planning Partners.