ColGlen Community Council are holding their AGM on Monday 9th June, 7.30pm in the Glendaruel Hall, followed by a standard community council meeting using the standing agenda.
All are welcome to attend, we look forward to seeing you there.
Here is the Agenda and the minute of last year’s general meeting.
Argyll and Bute Council are launching the Argyll and Bute Housing Need and Demand (HNDA) – Household Survey in preparation for their next Housing Need and Demand Assessment.
The survey is being conducted by Research Resource on behalf of the Council, and seeks to obtain information from households about their housing needs, properties and neighbourhoods they live in.
To make sure that the results of the study are accurate, Research Resource need as many households as possible to participate across all our Housing Market Areas. The researchers will contact random households directly across the area during June, July and August 2025. Interviews will be undertaken by telephone on the islands and in more remote areas, and on a face-to-face basis on the mainland.
Households who would like to participate can arrange an interview at a convenient time, through various channels.
Telephone – Research Resource on 0141 641 6410 during office hours.
Email – Research Resource – info@researchresource.co.uk with contact details.
Web form – to register contact details – www.researchresource.co.uk/Argyll&Bute.html
QR Code – Scan the QR code below (also attached)
A survey on a proposed CalMac service reduction is open until midday on 24th May – share your views using the link below.
For those on a private water supply Argyll & Bute Council are operating a temporary water scarcity scheme.
Residents not provided by ScottishWater can collect supplies of bottled water for domestic use from designated Council offices.
To access this service please contact Environmental Health via envhealth@argyll-bute.gov.uk and provide your name, address and contact details, together with the property/s affected and they will be in touch.
The Council’s website is currently being updated with information about this.
Stay safe in and around the water this summer – take a look at the advice from Water Safety Scotland in the links below.
https://watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/water-safety-code
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
The ‘Communities’ on-line information session is taking place on Wednesday 4^th June at 7pm and will run for 60 minutes. This is a Teams session – you can register online to attend the session – EPAS Communities Information Session -Scottish Environment Protection Agency – Citizen Space<https://consultation.sepa.org.uk/compliance-and-beyond/9d022dcd/>.
Useful resources for this Communities Information Session are:
Video explainer<https://youtu.be/tqFBBChG2gQ>– SEPA’s YouTube video explaining EPAS
EPAS Consultation FINAL 31.03.25.pdf <https://consultation.sepa.org.uk/compliance-and-beyond/epas/supporting_documents/EPAS%20Consultation%20FINAL%2031.03.25.pdf> – which you can read in advance and share with others
SEPA’s consultation hub <https://consultation.sepa.org.uk/compliance-and-beyond/epas/> – where you can participate in the consultation – *by 30^th June*
SEPA’s approach to regulation <https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/how-we-regulate/our-approach-to-regulation/> – to acquaint yourself with SEPA’s approach
Scottish regulators’ strategic code of practice <https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-regulators-strategic-code-of-practice/> – with which we comply
Along with many of our usual reports and topical issues, including the Local Place Plan, we plan to discuss how we deal with the imminent Digital Switchover as a community. We have heard how the present plans by the UK & Scottish Governments do not seem to have any idea of what this will mean for a rural community like ours. If you have worries, views or would like more information, please come along to the meeting at the Colintraive Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday evening.
We will be following our Standing Agenda.
Argyll and Bute Council are undertaking a review of the Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils in Argyll and Bute. A public consultation is open and your views are welcomed (link below)!
The first stage of the review closes on 22 June 2025, and a second stage is anticipated towards the end of August.
The review precedes the full Community Council elections due to take place in August 2026.
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/community-council-review-2026
Scottish Fire and Rescue and the Community Safety Team are highlighting the recent spike in wildfires by displaying posters and fire safety information throughout Argyll and Bute – here is their leaflet, do take the time to read!