Scottish Rural Action

Added on 04 March 2021

You can sign up for this Newsletter Rhu and Shandon is classedas Accessible Rural (population of <3000 and within a 30 minute drive of a settlement of over 10,000.)

Vacancy for Recovery worker in Helensburgh Area.

Added on 04 March 2021

For more details, follow the external link below.

Volunteering

Added on 27 February 2021

Argyll and Bute, the British Red Cross, Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface and Argyll and Bute Council, are working in partnership to develop a reserve of volunteers who can help to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme if required. The support offered from the voluntary sector in Scotland ...

Sandwich Series returns, with a difference!

Added on 27 February 2021

Message from Louise Burnet: "I know we are all missing live music during this terrible pandemic.......so I hope you will be keen to join me for an online Sandwich concert on Thursday 4th March at 1pm. I am delighted that Ryan Corbett, accordionist, will be performing for us on video which will...

Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme

Added on 27 February 2021

Home insulation grants are available to make your home warmer, reduce energy bills and tackle climate change. To find out if you qualify, phone 0808 808 2282. This scheme is funded by the Scottish Government. See the external link below for more information.

Social Media sites for reliable traffic information

Added on 27 February 2021

Neil MacFarlane, Transport Scotland, has provided the below information for Area Community Planning Groups around social media sites which can be used for reliable traffic information. www.trafficscotland.org This is a portal for all traffic related information. When there is an issue at the Rest ...

New Area Commander for Cowal, Bute , Helensburgh and Lomond

Added on 27 February 2021

Chief Inspector Emma Grimason will replace Douglas Wilson as Area Commander for Cowal, Bute Helensburgh and Lomond. Douglas will be the Detective Chief Inspector covering Argyll and West Dunbartonshire, so is remaining in the Division.

Time for Change in Argyll and Bute (TfC)

Added on 27 February 2021

Freya Aitchison:On behalf of Time for Change Argyll & Bute "I’m writing to you on behalf of Time for Change Argyll & Bute, a community-led climate action group which aims to bring together people, organisations and political representatives across Argyll in order to start conversa...

Argyll and Bute's Decarbonisation Plan

Added on 27 February 2021

Argyll and Bute Council’s Decarbonisation Plan, . The Council have committed to reducing their emissions by 75% by 2030, and will “assist our local communities and businesses recover and build upon our low carbon economy”. One of the other commitments of the Plan is to “tell...

Latest News on Woodland Developments at Letrault and Stuckenduff.

Added on 27 February 2021

Howard Young, the Planning Officer in charge has prepared a Green Delegated Report on each of the applications. On the basis of these, Fergus Murray, Head of Development and Economic Growth at Argyll and Bute, responded to the Scottish Forestry Consultation indicating that he had no objection to the...

Facebook Scam

Added on 27 February 2021

The following message has been circulated on behalf of Police Scotland L Division, Dunoon Police Office. An incident was reported to police on 18/2/21 regarding a financial scam involving Facebook. The reporter was contacted through Facebook messenger by one of her friends saying that she needed som...

Latest Scam Share

Added on 27 February 2021

Topics this week include: Fake Goods - Counterfeit toys Remote access scams Royal Courts of Justice phone scam Bank scams Amazon scams Doorstep scams Product Safety - Blind cord safety campaign Business guidance on Ransomware attacks Vaccination Scams Detail in the external link below.

CyberScotland Bulletin February 2021

Added on 27 February 2021

The CyberScotland Bulletin will provide you with information about the latest threats, scams, news and updates covering cyber security and cyber resilience topics. Due to current circumstances and threats emerging as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we are also circulating information on a ...

Cemeteries in Argyll and Bute

Added on 27 February 2021

A&B have conducted a survey on the future of cemeteries in Argyll and Bute. The consulation closed on 26th February but you can read the consultation paper in the external link below. This link shows the capacity of cemeteries.

Male Tales Helensburgh

Added on 27 February 2021

Power Point not sure this link will work for everyone!