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
General Waste - Kintyre
Due to a vehicle breakdown, today's route could not be completed. If you are located in one of the following areas and your general waste was not uplifted, please leave your bin out and we will complete the route on Thursday 7th May.
- Meadowburn, Campbeltown
- Southend Commercial bins
- Moss Road
- Machrihanish Base
Commercial uplifts in Gigha and Knapdale will now be completed on Saturday 9th May.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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.
Helensburgh & Lomond - Limited Access Recycling & General Waste UPDATE 06/05/26
The limited access vehicle in Helensburgh is now back in service. Please put your bins out for collection as the following arrangements have been made to collect bins missed last week.
Recycling due on Wednesday 29th April will be uplifted on Wednesday 6th May.
General waste and recycling due on Thursday 30th April will be uplifted on Thursday 7th May.
General waste and recycling due on Friday 1st May will be uplifted on Friday 8th May.
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
Islay - refuse collections 04/05/26
Due to the public holiday on Monday 4th May, the recycling collections scheduled for that day will be carried out on Tuesday 5th May instead.
The general waste due on Monday 4th May will be carried out as normal.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Mid-Argyll - General waste awkward access route - UPDATED 01/05/26
Due to a vehicle breakdown we will be unable to collect general waste bins on the awkward access route in Mid-Argyll due Tuesday 28th April.
***UPDATE 01/05/26 - General waste collections will now take place on Sunday 3rd May.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Areas affected are:
- Castlepark
- Cairnbaan Towpath Road
- Darroch Road
- Linnet Court/Glenfyne Park
- West Bank Road
- Castleton
- Balliebeg
- Silvercraigs
- Lower Lochgair
- Moneydrain Road
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.
Mid-Argyll - recycling awkward access route - UPDATED 29/04/26
Due to a vehicle breakdown we were unable to collect recycling scheduled for collection along the Mid-Argyll awkward access route on Thursday 23rd April.
***UPDATE 29/04/26 - We are still working to find a resolution to carry out these collections, please keep your bin at it's collection point and we will provide a further update as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Areas affected are:
- Castlepark
- Cairnbaan Towpath Road
- Darroch Road
- Linnet Court/Glenfyne Park
- West Bank Road
- Castleton
- Balliebeg
- Silvercraigs
- Lower Lochgair
- Moneydrain Road
Temporary closure - Lochgilphead Customer Service Point
Lochgilphead Customer Service Point will be closed on Friday 8th May and will re-open on Monday 11th May. Telephone and online services are still available.
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.
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 is available.
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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