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
Recycling collections - Mull
Due to weather conditions we were unable to collection recycling collections yesterday from Calgary toilets to Kennedys garage. We will now look to uplift these bins on Saturday 11th January.
Kilmichael Glen - Blue bin collections
Due to an unexpected road closure on Saturday 4th January we were unable to collect blue bins from Leckuary Farm to Barmollach on the C38.
These bins will now be collected on the next scheduled collection day which in the 15th. Excess waste can be collected if the weather is suitable for it to be placed next to your bin, in a box on collection day.
Streetlighting - Church Avenue - Cardross
We are aware of a power supply fault on Church Avenue, Cardross that is affecting a number of streetlights on both Church Avenue and Reay Avenue. Scottish Power are aware of the fault and we are awaiting their attendance.
Glass recycling - Helensburgh & Lomond
Household glass recycling collections scheduled for 4th and 5th January have been delayed due to a vehicle breakdown.
Residents in the Arden, Arrochar, and Garelochhead areas are affected. Please leave your bin at its designated collection point, and our crews will attend as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Kilennan bridge, Islay
U024 Kilennan Bridge, Islay. 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.
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.
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 С»ÆƬapp and Bute (not just those operated by the Council) on the .
- 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.