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Did you know?Our new digital TV and smartphone information service
Argyll and Bute Looking Local
is now live and ready to use.
Availiable on Sky TV, Virgin Media, Mobile and Games Consoles
You can now send text enquiries or requests for service to us on 07624808798.
Text messages can only be 160 characters long, so try and keep your request short to avoid paying for multiple texts
Texts are charged at your network’s standard rate.
If we can text you an answer to your question, we will. However if the answer is complex we will call you back on the phone that was used to send the text and explain the answer in more detail or leave you a voice message.
Text enquiries will be dealt with between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, text enquiries sent outside these hours will be dealt with as soon as possible the next day.
Text enquiries are useful for reporting or requesting less complex things such as potholes, opening times etc. More complex enquiries can be sent using our Contact Us form or by calling our customer service centre (numbers below)

Customer service agents are available from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, when our offices are closed, please use one of the emergency contact numbers
| Service | Contact number |
|---|---|
| Council Tax | 01546 605511 |
| Benefits | 01546 605512 |
| Roads and Lighting Faults | 01546 605514 |
| Car Parking Fines and Faults | 01546 605514 |
| Domestic Special Uplifts and Bins | 01546 605514 |
| Domestic Bin Uplift Issues | 01546 605514 |
| Abandoned Vehicle and Fly Tipping | 01546 605514 |
| Dog Fouling and Dog Control | 01546 605514 |
| Pest Control | 01546 605514 |
| Payments | 01546 605515 |
| Complaints | 01546 605516 |
| Social Care and Blue Badges | 01546 605517 |
| Planning | 01546 605518 |
| Regulatory Services | 01546 605519 |
| Switchboard/General Enquiries | 01546 605522 |
| Homelessness | 01631 567926 |
| Press Office enquiries | 01546 604405/604103/604146 (3 lines) |
| Press Office out-of-hours (emergency contact for press enquiries only) | 07768556247 |
Post: Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT
Email: enquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Specific email addresses:
Library enquiries: Libraryhq@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Non Domestic (Business) Rates enquiries: ndr@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Core Path and Access Enquiries: corepathenquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Social Work Adult Protection Concerns: Adultprotection@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Social Work Child Protection Concerns: cpcenquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Planning Offices:
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay - planning.maki@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Oban, Lorn and the Isles - planning.olandi@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Bute and Cowal - planning.bandc@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Helensburgh and Lomond - planning.handl@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Customer Service Points
Service points are open Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm except Colonsay which is open 9.30am - 12.30pm and Jura which is open 10am - 1pm.
Rothesay Service Point, Eaglesham House, Mount Pleasant Road, Rothesay, PA20 9HQ
Dunoon Service Point, 22 Hill Street, Dunoon, PA23 7AP
Islay Service Point, Jamieson Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43 7HL
Campbeltown Service Point, Burnet Building, St John Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6BJ
Helensburgh Service Point, Scotcourt House, 45 West Princes Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BP
Mull Service Point, Breadalbane Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA72 6NZ
Lochgilphead Service Point, Dalriada House, Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, PA31 8ST
Oban Service Point, Municipal Building, Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AW
Tiree Service Point, The Business Centre, Crossapol, Isle of Tiree, PA77 6UP
Colonsay Service Point, Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay, PA61 7YW
Jura Service Point, Schoolhouse, Craighouse, Isle of Jura PA60 7XG
Planning Offices
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay - 67 / 69 Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig, PA30 8DX
Oban, Lorn and the Isles - Lorn House, Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AR
Bute and Cowal - Milton House, Milton Avenue, Dunoon, PA23 7DU
Helensburgh and Lomond - Blairvadach, Shandon, Helensburgh, G84 8ND
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