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SEPA Consultation on Environmental Protection Assessments

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

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Digital Switchover Discussion at Community Council Meeting

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.

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Consultation open on Community Councils scheme

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.

https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-community/community-planning/consultations/consultation/bus-travel-survey

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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.

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Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trustee Election

Interested in supporting local people and community projects?  You could be a candidate for election as a Trustee of the Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust, the grant-giving body for the Cruach Mhor Windfarm, sited above Glendaruel.

The Windfarm Trust is seeking to elect three Trustees for a 4-year term. If there are more than three candidates a community ballot will be held.  The closing date for nominations is 4pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Visit cmwft.scot or email info@cmwft.scot for forms and information.

*Candidates must live in the ColGlen Community Council area, be 16 years or older on the closing date, and must not be an employee of either Argyll and Bute Council or ScottishPower Renewables.

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Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust launch new website!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Windfarm Trust’s new website at cmwft.scot.  

It includes information about the Cruach Mhor Windfarm and Trust, the Deed of Trust document, Minutes of Trust meetings and details of Trustees.  The website has an application form available to download for those wishing to make a grant application.

Any news items will be posted on the website also.

Please direct any enquiries to us by email at info@cmwft.scot.

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Everyone is Invited to the Place Plan Proposal Creation Chat

On Friday morning, March 14th at 10am residents in Colglen are invited to take part in the Place Plan Proposal Creation discussion at the Colintraive Village Hall. This is the critical stage for the whole Local Place Plan process, so do come along to make your voice heard!

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Community Council Recruiting for a Secretary

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.