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)
For service updates on our Trunk roads, including the Rest and be Thankful, and other roads and motorways outside Argyll and Bute, please see the Traffic Scotland website
Cliad Recycling Centre, Coll 27/05/26
Cliad Recycling Centre is unable to accept fencing wire until further notice.
An update will be provided as soon as normal service can resume.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Recycling collections - Helensburgh and Lomond - Limited access only 27/05/26
Due to a faulty part on our limited access vehicle we are unable to collect any blue bins on the limited access routes. Please leave your bin presented to allow crews to catch up on missed collections as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Areas affected are:
- Helensburgh
- Arden
- Tarbet
- Arrochar
- Portincaple
EV Charging Network - Faults - 21.05.26
Electric Vehicle Charger Faults
We have some faults across our network of 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, faults should be reported to Scottish Power on 0800 001 5234
You can see the full range of publicly available chargers in Argyll and Bute via the Scottish Power Recharge App and Zapmap
Chargers with faults
- 52898 - Manse Brea Lochgilphead - there is an alternative as this location and at Lorne, Street Carpark
- 61720 - Coal Pier, Dunoon - there is an alternative at this location
- 52304 - School Street, Bowmore, there is an alternative at this location
General Waste - Rothesay UPDATED
General waste bins due for collection on 12th May in the following locations will now be uplifted Wednesday 13th May.
- Mount Pleasant Road
- Serpentine
- Bishop Terrace
Bins on this route will now be collected a day later than the published schedule, with uplifts taking place on Wednesdays instead of Tuesdays.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Temporary road closure - Ardencraig Road (Bute)
Due to subsidence on a section of Ardencraig Road, a temporary closure has been put in place.
An update will be provided once a full assessment has taken place.
Pedestrian access may be limited when work is ongoing.
B8035 Kinloch - Gruline, Isle of Mull - Closed at Gribun Rocks
Road closed at Gribun rocks.
B8035 Kinloch - Gruline Road - Isle of Mull
Closed to all through traffic due to rock falls at Gribun Rocks.
Diversion via A849 Kinloch - Craignure - Salen
Barge Court - Helensburgh - Streetlighting
We are aware of an issue affecting a number of street lights on Barge Court, Helensburgh. The fault is linked to an underground cable and we therefore require contractor assistance. We have secured a contractor and aim to commence works w/c 11th or 18th May
Road Closure B8016 - commencing 9th March 2026
Scottish Water will be undertaking a watermain upgrade along the B8016 at the River Laggan Road Bridge. Work is scheduled to begin on the 9th of March 2026 and is expected to take approximately three months to complete.
Due to the nature and location of the works, a section of B8016 will be fully closed throughout the duration of the project.
Postcode search not working on payment portal
There is currently an ongoing issue with the postcode look-up on the payment portal. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Our provider is looking into this.
A83 Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead - open under traffic signal control
The A83 Lochnell Street re-opened this afternoon (24 December) under traffic signal control.
Parking restrictions on Lorne Street, Union Street and Manse Brae have now been revoked.
Thank you for your patience.
Last updated: 24/12/2025
Were you happy with your visit to our website today?
