Council service updates
We will keep this page updated with all the latest changes to our services. Information on power cuts can be found at Power Track (ssen.co.uk)
B842 Saddell Mill Bridge - Re-opened to vehicles up to 26T 18.12.24
The Saddell Mill Bridge opened to vehicles up to 26 tonnes on Weds 18th December. Stabilisation works have been carried out and concrete testing confirmed the concrete has cured enough that the bridge is strong enough to support this weight of vehicle.
We can’t confirm when the bridge will fully reopen to all vehicles yet as we will need to do further testing to the concrete to confirm it can support weights over 26 tonnes.
For anyone north of Saddell Mill Bridge and south of Torrisdale Bridge we’re expecting to catch up on your bin collections this afternoon, or tomorrow at the very latest. Please put your bins out for collection.
B842 Saddell Mill Bridge - Emergency Temporary 26 Tonnes MGW Weight Restriction.
Kilennan bridge, Islay
U024 Kilennan Bridge, Islay. Kilennan Bridge on the U024 Avenvogie Road is closed to traffic following severe scour of the structure's abutments and piers during a weather event in December 2024.
Avenvogie - Temporary Restriction Order
Access
- No vehicles are permitted to cross the bridge until repairs are complete and the bridge is re-opened.
- Local access is maintained along the U024 up to around 10m either side of the bridge.
- Diversions are via B8016/A846/C012/U024 and vice versa.
Key dates
- The bridge was closed on 13/12/24
- Repairs are expected to take a number of weeks and the bridge will remain fully closed until repairs are complete.
- We expect repair work to carry on throughout January 2025 and finalise in February 2025.
B842 Torrisdale Bridge - 3 tonne weight restriction in place
B842 - Torrisdale Bridge suffered structural damage due to Storm Darragh and currently has a 3 tonne weight restriction.
Works to repair this bridge will begin once the Saddell Mill Bridge works are completed.
We are currently expecting this to be around the middle of next week.
Torrisdale Bridge - Temporary Restriction Order
FAQ's
What is happening with school transport?
We are in direct contact with parents about transport arrangements.
We have made arrangements for a bus to depart Carradale at 8am and goes round via the A83, arriving at Campbeltown Grammar around 8.40am.
The bus then departs at 3pm and goes back the same way.
Thankfully there are no school transport pupils who live between Torrisdale and Saddell bridges.
What is happening with bin collections?
Waste collections will be serviced as normal from both ends.
With the weight restriction on Torrisdale Bridge the bin lorry can’t go over it so the stretch between Torrisdale and Saddell can’t be serviced.
We weren’t able to collect bins as scheduled on 9th December so we are planning now to collect these on 18th December subject to the Saddell Mill bridge safely reopening.
People between Torrisdale and Saddell are expecting heavy goods deliveries – can the weight restriction on Torrisdale Bridge be lifted to allow deliveries?
No – that wouldn’t be safe to do so.
Recycling Uplift - Gigha - 20.12.2024
Due to the bad weather we're currently experiencing and is predicted for over the weekend we've not been able to get across to carry out today's collection. Please continue to check the website for further updates on when the next collection will take place. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
A816-110 Cuilfail Hotel Bridge, Kilmelford
A816-110 Cuilfail Hotel Bridge, Kilmelford is open under Traffic Management (portable traffic lights) until Phase 2 works are completed in January 2025. There is no weight restriction is currently in place.
You can find out more about the project on our website.
Helensburgh & Lomond waste collections - All
Due to vehicle breakdowns, we have experienced delays with bin collections in the Helensburgh and Lomond area.
Our crews have been working diligently to minimise disruption, and we are pleased to confirm that all missed collections are on track to be completed by the end of Sunday 22nd.
If your bin has been missed we kindly ask residents to leave their bins at the usual collection point to ensure they are serviced.
We’ve received a few questions about to secure your bin in windy weather – Our advice in all circumstances that if you are concerned about this we would suggest you try to weight the lid of your bin down.
Domestic Waste & Recycling - Tiree - 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th December 2024.
Due to a technical issue the green domestic and blue recycling uplifts scheduled for Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th December 2024, Will not take place as scheduled. Please look to the website for further information on when the next uplift will take place. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Route 1&2 are affected.
Luing and Coll Awkward access recycling
Due to vehicle breakdown the following uplifts will not take place:
- Luing general waste 11 December 2024.
- Coll general waste 14 December.
We are attempting to source a replacement vehicle and will provide an update as soon as possible.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Recycling - Fionnphort/Iona - 10.12.2024
Unfortunately, we've been unable to collect the recycling today in Fionnphort & Iona. Please take your bin back in from it's collection point. We will look to uplift the recycling on the next scheduled uplift date. Any excess recycling left beside the bin on the day of collection will also be collected. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
EV Charging Network - Faults - 02.09.2024
Electric Vehicle Charger Faults:
We have some faults across our network of 37 EV chargers at the moment. We are working with our maintenance contractors to have these repaired as soon as possible.
The faults and some details are listed below. You can see the full range of publicly available chargers in Argyll and Bute (not just those operated by the Council) on the Charge Place Scotland website.
- 53517 Tiree Ferry Terminal – an engineer is due onsite mid Sept to repair this fault, please note this date is subject to change if there are ferry disruptions. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
- 51143 The Columba Centre, Fionnphort, Mull – an engineer is due onsite week beginning 9/9/24 to repair this fault. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
- 60104 Ledaig Car Park, Mull – an engineer is due onsite week beginning 9/9/24 to repair this fault. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
- 61622 Corran Halls Public Car Park – the engineer has ordered parts and will be scheduled to attend once they are received. There is an another EVC available at this site.
- 61720 Coal Pier Dunoon – an engineer has been scheduled to attend 2/09/24. There is an another EVC available at this site.