·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp

The Group gave consideration to an update report from Argyll and Bute Citizen’s Advice Bureau including information on an unprecedented rise in requests for advice and support from clients across ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp; 20^th anniversary celebrations; an increase in energy enquiries due to the cost of living crisis; relocation of the Helensburgh office, the volunteer adviser training programme; attendance at local events and an invitation to partners to join their AGM on 22 November 2022. There was no one in attendance from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau to present the report.

Decision

The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group -

1. noted the content of the update report; and

2. noted that in the absence of a representative from Citizen’s Advice Bureau, any questions would be forwarded to them for a response following the meeting.

(Reference:Ìý Report by ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp Citizen’s Advice Bureau dated 16 August 2022, submitted)