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
Commercial glass - Kintyre 08/11/26
We were unable to carry out commercial glass collections in Kintyre on Sunday 8th November.
We are currently working on a solution to catch-up and will provide an update as soon as possible.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Limited access general waste - Helensburgh
We are running behind with general waste collections along the limited access routes in Helensburgh & Lomond due to a vehicle breakdown.
We are currently working on a solution to catch up with missed collections. Please leave your bins out and an update will be provided as soon as possible.
Areas affected:
- Thursday 3rd November - Shandon
- Friday 4th November - Colgrain and Cardross
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Easdale ferry - sailings during daylight hours only
Due to damage during recent storms, the channel is navigable only during daylight hours, therefore sailings will be restricted. Please plan your journeys accordingly.
The barge and excavator required to carry out the remedial works arrived at Easdale on, Thursday 5th November. The initial focus will be on clearing the channel to make it safe for the ferry to operate. The works are expected to continue for around two to three weeks, depending on tides and conditions, we hope to rectify the immediate issue and restore normal ferry operations as quickly as it is safe to do so.
Glengorm Civic Amenity Site, Mull 02/11/26
Due to our skip lorry being unavailable, we are unable to accept general waste or bulky items at the Glengorm Civic amenity site until the vehicle returns.
An update will be provided when normal service can resume.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
A815 at Lazaretto Point: Road now open
A815 at Lazaretto Point is now open, Wednesday 28th October. As a precaution, the road may need to close temporarily at high tide to remove the obstructing boat.
Tighnabruaich Pier closed due to storm damage
Mariners are advised that Tighnabruaich Pier (Kyles of Bute) is currently closed to all vessels due to damage sustained by Storm Boelo.
Footway Closure - Victoria Parade, West Bay, Dunoon 27/10/26
The footway at Victoria Parade, West Bay, Dunoon, is currently closed due to washed-up debris.
C10 - South Cowal – Road closed
C10 – Road closed after significant washout/ erosion beneath the carriageway, resulting in loss of supporting material and undermining road edge. Local operatives are working to strengthen the underside of the carriageway and reopen the road.
B832, Cross Keys to A82 – Road closed but local access remains.
B832, Cross Keys to A82 – Road closed but local access remains. Fallen tree has hit overhead cables and we await SSE attending.
Refuse Collection Service Update – Islay and Jura
Please be advised that the small refuse collection vehicle will be off-island for essential maintenance and its MOT from Monday 26th October 2026 and is expected to return on Monday 9th November 2026.
To minimise disruption and ensure collections can continue as effectively as possible during this period, the general waste collection for The Oa, which was due to take place on Tuesday 27th October 2026, will instead be carried out on Friday 23rd October 2026.
In addition, refuse collections on Jura, originally scheduled for Tuesday 3rd November and Wednesday 4th November 2026, will be postponed until the following week, commencing Monday 9th November 2026.
We apologise for any inconvenience these changes may cause.
Residents are advised to continue checking the website for any further service updates.
Public Conveniences - Salen
The public toilets in Salen are currently closed. The facility requires significant repairs, and there is currently no timescale for reopening. Officers are currently assessing the available options and will consider the most appropriate way forward.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
EV Charging Network Faults
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.
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
You can find the live status of all chargers on the Scottish Power Recharge app and through Scottish Power's Public EV Charging page
Cliad Recycling Centre, Coll
Please see below link for changes to our opening times for Cliad Recycling Centre on Coll.
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.
Green bin collections - Serpentine Road and Mountpleasant Road, Rothesay
Green bins on Serpentine Road and Mountpleasant Road will be collected a day later than the published schedule going forward, with uplifts taking place on Wednesdays instead of Tuesdays.
We hope to have the bin collection calendars on our website updated soon to reflect this change.
Road and Footway Closure - East Clyde Street, Helensburgh
The Council is making arrangements for the diversions below to be put in place and for ‘Business as usual’ signs to be put up to support businesses in the street affected.
Further information and updates on the road closure are available here - East Clyde Street building safety and road closure
Details of the diversions
East bound vehicles
Diverted from West Clyde Street left onto William Street and then right onto West Princes Street. Continuing along West Princes Street / East Princes Street turn right onto Glenfinlas Street and left onto East Clyde Street
West Bound vehicles
Diverted from East Clyde Street right onto Charlotte Street and then left onto East Princes Street. Continuing along East Princes Street / West Princes Street turn left onto James Street and right onto West Clyde Street
East bound pedestrians
Diverted from West Clyde Street left onto Sinclair Street and then right onto East Princes Street. Continuing along East Princes Street turn right onto Maitland Street and left onto East Clyde Street
West bound pedestrians
Diverted from East Clyde Street right onto Maitland Street and then left onto East Princes Street. Continuing along East Princes Street turn left onto Sinclair Street and right onto West Clyde Street
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
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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