30 January 2026

Start of engagement

Some elements of the engagement may have already commenced such as staff/contractor consultation or may run for a longer period of time pending decision at 28 January IJB. 

09 February 2026

Start of in general person engagement

We will run public sessions for a wide variety of topic engagement however will continue to engage directly with those who may be affected directly by the proposals. 

20 February 2026

End of general in person engagement sessions

There will be opportunity to provide feedback online or by printed questionnaire up until 12 March 2026. Direct engagement will continue up to this period. 

If the IJB consider option 1 for day services this will run as a separate timeline until 30 April 2026. 

24 February 2026

Internal report and recommendations based on engagement response to Finance and Policy Committee

25 February 2026

Argyll & Bute Full Council

Full council decide on Fees and Charges

12 March 2026

End of general public engagement

Note that pending IJB decision elements of the engagement may extend beyond this. 

17 March 2026

Publication of engagement report as part of budget report to IJB for decision

25 March 2026

Argyll & Bute Integration Joint Board

30 April 2026

End of Day Services consultation if option 1 considered