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Current disruptions

This page was last updated: Mon, 10/08/2020 - 16:49
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Rest and be Thankful landslide - Old Military Road now in use Last updated: 10 Aug 2020 - 16:49 (originally posted: 5 Aug 2020 - 09:37)

The A83 has reopened via the Old Military Road local diversion after being given the green light following a safety assessment.

The road  is now operating under a convoy system, subject to safety, as a local diversion for road users at the Rest and Be Thankful.

For further information on the current situation on the road, please see the Traffic Scotland website

 
Castle Street Port Bannatyne Road Closure Last updated: 16 Jun 2020 - 12:40 (originally posted: 11 May 2020 - 12:22)

Castle Street - Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute remains temporarily closed due to a dangerous building at No. 21 Castle Street.

Diversions are in place but the closure will restrict on-street parking.

The Council's Building Control Officers are working with others to have the safety concerns addressed as quickly as possible.

Updates on progress and the re-opening of the street will be provided as soon as they are available.

 
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There are no reported disruptions to schools.

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Phased reopening of public toilets from 3rd July Last updated: Thu, 02/07/2020 - 13:57
(originally posted: Wed, 25/03/2020 - 17:14)

A phased reopening of public toilets will begin from Friday 3rd July, and car parks will reopen from the same date

Find out more about the plans for reopening public toilets and car parks in our press release
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Council offices are now closed to members of the public Last updated: Tue, 24/03/2020 - 15:18
(originally posted: Tue, 24/03/2020 - 15:18)

To help stop the spread of coronavirus, and in line with Government advice, council offices are now closed to members of the public.

Look out for updates about our services on our website - www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus-help-and-advice - and social media channels (Facebook and Twitter).

If you have any urgent enquiries, you can call 01546 605522. Please only call this line if your enquiry is urgent. Thank you.

For health advice on keeping safe, please see www.nhsinform.scot
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Changes to rubbish and recycling collections due to Coronavirus Last updated: Mon, 10/08/2020 - 09:26
(originally posted: Wed, 25/03/2020 - 17:09)

Temporary changes have been made to our rubbish and recycling collections for households and businesses - from Monday 22nd June  household and business rubbish and recyling collections are starting to return to normal.

Household glass collections resumed in Helensburgh and Lomond from 6th July - food waste collections in this area will resume from 17th August

You can find more out about all these changes on our Changes to bins, roads and amenity services page

 
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Islay to Jura ferry running to revised Summer timetable - Last updated: Wed, 03/06/2020 - 10:15
(originally posted: Mon, 23/03/2020 - 15:51)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and government instructions for workers and members of the public to reduce unnecessary exposure, a revised Summer timetable will be put in place on the Islay to Jura ferry for a temporary period. This will aid in minimising crew exposure in order for the vessel to continue service.

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Port Appin to Lismore ferry running to revised timetable - Last updated: Wed, 03/06/2020 - 10:15
(originally posted: Tue, 24/03/2020 - 16:38)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and government instructions for workers and members of the public to reduce unnecessary exposure, a revised Summer timetable will be put in place on the Port Appin to Lismore ferry for a temporary period. This will aid in minimising crew exposure in order for the vessel to continue service.

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Isle of Seil to Luing ferry running to revised Summer timetable - Last updated: Wed, 03/06/2020 - 10:15
(originally posted: Mon, 23/03/2020 - 15:59)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and government instructions for workers and members of the public to reduce unnecessary exposure, a revised Summer timetable will be put in place on the Isle of Seil (Cuan) to Luing ferry for a temporary period. This will aid in minimising crew exposure in order for the vessel to continue service.

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Easdale ferry running to revised timetable - Last updated: Wed, 03/06/2020 - 10:14
(originally posted: Tue, 24/03/2020 - 16:44)

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and government instructions for workers and members of the public to reduce unnecessary exposure, a revised Summer timetable will be put in place on the Ellenabeich - Easdale ferry for a temporary period. This will aid in minimising crew exposure in order for the vessel to continue service.

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There are no reported disruptions to our website and online services.