Civil Amenity Centre on Helensburgh Pier

Added on 29 May 2020

Received from A&B following request for further information on how this will operate: In order to keep customers and site staff safe, staff will not help you dispose of your waste. Please only bring what you can safely lift from your vehicle into the containers." This means that when you ap...

Fire Safety

Added on 29 May 2020

The following message has been circulated on behalf of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service As lockdown restrictions are eased in Scotland, please be aware that a 'VERY HIGH' risk of wildfire remains in place until Monday After several weeks of dry conditions, our countryside is tinder dry -...

Webinare which you may be interested in

Added on 29 May 2020

HELENSBURGH PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE The first of a series of webinars being presented by Helensburgh Community Council Speaker: Stewart Noble Date and time: Thursday 4th June at 7 PM How to take part 1. If you have not already done so, sign up on the Internet for Zoom – go to https...

Japanese Knotweed

Added on 18 May 2020

Two news items have appeared in the press over the past couple of weeks: You can eat it! and dogs can track it down!

Leaflet promoting the Caring for People Helpline

Added on 09 May 2020

Every household in Argyll and but will receive the latest version of a document by mail next week, promoting the Caring for People Helpline. A video has also been produced in which you can hear the words.

May Funding Alert

Added on 08 May 2020

May Funding Alert For information Details of funding available are published monthly May 2020 Alert 196

Track your symptoms

Added on 01 May 2020

If you think you have Covid-19, it’s important to mark your calendar at the first sign of illness and keep track as they develop. Hear is a rough timeline of how the virus progresses: Days 1 to 3 — It can start with a tickle in your throat or a cough, a fever, headaches, feeling winded ...

Become a telephone befriender

Added on 30 April 2020

Become a Telephone Befriender: Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface needs people to support their local communities by making regular phone calls to help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation in others. You don’t need experience and full support will be given.

Good News for fish lovers

Added on 30 April 2020

Coyles, the fish shop on West Princes Streey Helensburgh Coyles has reopened for fish, Wednesdays to Friday, with deliveries on Saturday - Please phone Eddie before coming to the shop so he can make sure he has what you want - 01436 676772. He had to throw a lot away last week as people didn't...

Digital Inclusion Appeal

Added on 29 April 2020

Do you have a phone, tablet or laptop sitting in a drawer unused and gathering dust, and that could be recycled for use by families and individuals in need? Following the success of the Digital Connections project in Kintyre, Inspiralba in partnership with Argyll and Bute Community Learning are now ...

Increase in Scams

Added on 27 April 2020

Some of the most recent scams which have been reported by consumers across Scotland, including those related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Travel Cancellations Mobility Aid Scams Netflix Scam Misleading Adverts for IV Drips Hand Sanitiser - Official Guidance Volunteer Shopping Cards Pension Scams Unfai...

Garden Bonfires

Added on 26 April 2020

A&B Environmental Health have published a leaflet giving advice on Home Bonfires. The burning of waste, particularly in built-up area can cause a nuisance. Please be considerate and only burn if you have to . Home compost what you can. The advice is, if you have to have a fire Do not burn bef...

Another home delivery opportunity: Loch Fyne Oysters

Added on 18 April 2020

New Service: Home Delivery Telephone 01499 600484 .between 9am and 5pm Mondaty to Friday or email your contact details to shop@lochfyne.com and they will call you back! As well as fish they have meat, fruit, vegetables, dairy, pasta, and other houshold essentials. bread and groceries. Home delive...

Bin Collections

Added on 18 April 2020

There is still some confusion, not surprising since there are contradictions on the Argyll and Bute website Argyll and Bute have moved to a two weekly collection and general waste and recycling will be collected at the same time, and both will go into landfill. The date of your collection is the da...

Changes in Way A&B operate

Added on 06 April 2020

Changes