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
Household recycling - Soroba, Oban - 12.05.26
The recycling collection at Soroba has been delayed and will not take place today. Please leave your blue bins at their collection point, crews hope to carry out the collections tomorrow (13th May)
General Waste - Cowal Limited Access route
Due to a vehicle breakdown, green bins due for uplift on Tuesday 12th May cannot be collected.
The affected areas are:
- Ardlamont Loop
- Colintraive
- Stronafian
- Including the main roads
We are aiming to provide a catch up service on Friday 15th May. Please leave your bins out for collection on the day.
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.
Glass Collections - Helensburgh
Due to a vehicle breakdown, glass collections in the Helensburgh area due on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th May could not take place.
The affected areas are:
- Cardross
- Craigendoran
- Upper Helensburgh
Please leave your bins out for collection and we will provide a catch up service as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
EV Charging Network - Faults - 05.05.26
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 Loghilphead - there is an alternative as this location and at Lorne, Street Carpark
Street Lighting - Crosshill Avenue, Campbeltown
There is a section fault on Crosshill Avenue. We require assistance with excavation work and this has been scheduled for w/c 11th May.
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
Cliad Recycling Centre, Coll 09/04/26
Cliad Recycling Centre is only able to accept white goods and sofas (no general waste) until further notice. This is due to issues with the ferry which means the site is unable to be serviced.
An update will be provided as soon as normal service can resume.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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
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