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)
Jura Refuse Collection - 04/10/24
Due to the weather conditions today 04/10/2024 the refuse collection service due on Jura will not take place.
Whilst the ferry is currently running, the possibility of disruptions or cancellations remains a risk and as such,
the decision has been made to cancel this service today and run a catch up service on Tuesday 08/10/2024.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Glengorm Landfill Site Closure 11-12 October
Due to the Mull Rally taking place in close proximity, the Glengorm Landfill Site will be closed on Friday 11th October and Saturday 12th October. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Refuse Collection Disruption - South Campbell Road, Innellan - 19 September 2024
We have been unable to service the green domestic and blue recycling bins today due to vehicle breakdown.
We are currently trying to source another vehicle, and would ask that you leave your bins out and we will provide an update once we have a date for collection.
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.
A819 Electric Cottage - April 2024
Following previous works being halted due to severe weather damage to our roads and bridges infrastructure, October 2023 we were later able to re-start works on the A819 Electric Cottage. This is essential works to improve our road network.
Works recommenced on Monday 13 November 2023 at Electric Cottage under the control of traffic lights. PH 3 of the works dealt with the southern section of the scheme , excavating rock faces and filling embankments to re-align and widen the carriageway, along with associated improvements in roadside drainage and culverts.
Work continues under traffic light control at Electric Cottage to Inveraray - April 2024 - to complete re-alignment and widening of southern section to form a temporary running surface, under 2-way traffic .
Phase 4 widening scheduled to follow-on May - August 2024 to complete the widening and re-alignment of the section northwards, including the extension or replacement of culverts under the carriageway. Temporary traffic control by traffic lights, will be in place past the works.