We will be following the standing agenda, but within that, it looks like the focus of our discussion will be the proposed Rally for 2026.
Draft Minutes from our last meeting.
Author: Charles Dixon-Spain
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Food For Thought Report!
In February 2025, 40 people gathered at Glendaruel Village Hall to take part in one of a series of Food for Thought events happening across Argyll and Bute. These conversations are part of a wider effort to shape a Sustainable Food Partnership for the region, putting community voices at the heart of decision-making around food systems, access, affordability, and resilience.
This report brings together the key themes and priorities that emerged throughout the day, capturing insights from local residents, producers, campaigners, and community groups.
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Digital Switchover: MORE Information!
from Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
As you may already be aware landlines are changing, and the UK’s telephone network is going digital. By January 2027, the old analogue network will be completely switched off and replaced by new digital landlines which will work using broadband. This change affects all industry providers and their customers. It is important that we help support members of our communities, especially the more vulnerable, to ensure that they are not adversely impacted by the switch off deadline as best we can.
There are two key campaigns that we wish to draw your attention to:
- ‘National Telecare’ campaign: This campaign relates to customers that use a telecare device such as personal alarms, pendant alarms, lifeline devices and home care monitoring systems. It is important that they take action to ensure that their equipment is compatible with the new digital technology. While many modern telecare systems are designed to work with both traditional and digital landlines, older models may require upgrades or replacements. Users should be encouraged to make contact with their landline provider for support as soon as possible. Further information is available at: https://digitalphoneswitchover.com/?msclkid=c376cdc8940b1ff75bc4a55ce5cbbd6b
- BT Connected-Together campaign: This initiative encourages friends, family, colleagues, neighbours to support vulnerable members of the community through the switch. This involves helping them to understand why it is happening, and how to prepare. The BT guide and the BT website can be accessed here:
- https://www.bt.com/about/all-ip/connected-together
Anyone who needs extra support to make the switch to Digital Voice, should register for this using the BT webform available on the website. An engineer will then be made available to assist them with transition.
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Summer 25 Newsletter OUT NOW!
The Newsletter includes:
- Updates on the Repowering of Cruach Mhor Windfarm
- Report on CC’s pre-event efforts regarding the rally
- A bit of ColGlen Social History from Kirsty McLuckie
- A beguiling account of a trip to Tanzania
- Updates from the Growers Association and River Improvement Association
To get your hardcopy please contact the CC via our contact form.
Dunoon Community Council have posted a survey on their website. If you have views you would like to express, then this is an anonymous forum for your comments.
https://dunooncommunitycouncil.co.uk/argyll-rally-2025
The ColGlen Council is also taking feedback, both at an in-person meeting on 7th July, and also via our usual contact form.
Here is the note of the meeting:
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Register of Electors starts 14th July 2025
The Community Council is holding a meeting to discuss this year’s rally at the end of June on Monday, 7th July at 7.30pm in the Colintraive Village Hall.
If you would like to feedback on how the event affected you, positively or negatively, please attend or let us know your thoughts via our contact form.
If you choose to feedback via email/contact form, we will assume you would like to remain anonymous, unless you tell us that you are happy to be associated with your comments.
After a successful stint with us, our previous secretary has resigned to develop their bakery business, and we are now seeking a replacement…
Closing date for applications will be 11th July 2025, and interviews will be held in the week thereafter.
Freelance Contract for the position of
Secretary of the Community Council
£20 per hour / 50-70 hours per annum estimated.
The Community Council is seeking a secretary to work freelance on a flexible contract with between 50 and 70 hours per annum. With attention to detail, an understanding of local government and voluntary sector and a passion for our community the successful candidate will help the CC in its efforts to improve the life-chances
of all its residents.
On Monday 9th June 2025 at the Glendaruel Village Hall, an update was given on the future lessee of the Cruach Mhor windfarm which is now known to be Belltown Power. This is a Bristol-based organisation which has an existing relationship with Forestry and Land Scotland. It operates four other sites in Scotland and several southern sites, with a mixed portfolio of wind, photovoltaic and hydro power. Their bid was the most financially competitive out of the 18 total bidders for the lease of the windfarm which renews in 2029.
For more, please read the document below:
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Radio Teleswitch Service Switch Off
For anyone on Energy 7 or 10 services you need to check whether this affects you. The RTS switch off is about to happen, and if you need to get your electricity meter kit changed, you’ll need to check as soon as possible. Here is some information to help:
Advice from Ofgem