A survey on a proposed CalMac service reduction is open until midday on 24th May – share your views using the link below.
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Water Scarcity Scheme
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.
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Water Safety Tips
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
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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
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
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Wildfire awareness campaign
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!
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Bus Service consultation open for your views
Argyll and Bute Council are running a consultation about local bus services, to establish priorities for current and future bus service provision.
Do visit the online consultation to have your say, it closes at 5pm on 30th April.
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Community Council meeting on 14th April
Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Council’s next meeting on Monday 14th April, 7.30pm at Glendaruel Village Hall.
The meeting will follow our standing agenda, with topical issues including Cowal Community Energy, Local Place Plan, Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust and Harbour Order Consultation.
Do come along to hear more and share your view.