UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit)
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute is home to residents from different European Union (EU) countries, who all make an important contribution to our area
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Council does not decide Government policy surrounding Brexit.
We want to do all we can to help people and businesses in Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute get the information they need about decisions that may affect them, and any support required.
- Business advice and support:
- Scotland's enterprise and skills agencies are focussed on helping businesses operate after Brexit and maximise growth opportunities in international markets. Information and guidance can be found on the
Staying in the UK
You can if you or your family are from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland:
EU Settlement Scheme: this scheme was a route for EU Citizens to stay in the UK. The deadline for most people to apply to the scheme was 30 June 2021.
If you would like to make a late application, see here for details:
Additional sources of information
: not-for-profit organisation supporting EU Citizens who have made the UK their home.