Public asked for input on eleven options for new access to Argyll and Bute

Added on 30 September 2020

Project Corridor Options - Access to Argyll and Bute (A83) A&B are asking for comments on the 11 project corridor options above. You can view each corrider in detail from the external link below. They would also like to hear from you if you think there are other options we should be considerin...

Uncontested election

Added on 29 September 2020

Contract Tracing Scam

Added on 21 September 2020

Be aware that scammers are already exploiting the Protect Scotland App. They contact the general public advising them that they have been in near contact with someone who has tested positive with Coronavirus and as such you must get a test and self- isolate. Scammer’s are thereafter asking for...

Latest Scam Share Bulletin

Added on 12 September 2020

Latest Scamshare Bulletin Includes: Netflix, DVLA, lottery, energy meter & bank scams Recent doorstep scams in Scotland Misleading 'boiler funding' ads advice on wedding cancellations/refunds business safety advice ...and more:

Share Protect Scotland

Added on 12 September 2020

The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone app designed to help us protect each other, reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid further lockdowns. Click on the external link below to see how to download the App.

Covid-19 Testing in Helensburgh

Added on 11 September 2020

NHS Highland have provided information about the two Mobile Testing Units(MTI) which will operate in Argyll and Bute. They supplied two posters with overlapping information, one entitled Map of Testing Locations and the other showing the Testing Schedule. Click on the links above to see the posters....

Latest Scam Share Bulletin

Added on 08 September 2020

Latest Scamshare Bulletin Click on the external link below includes Energy scams video series Crime & Enforcement report Fake products on online marketplaces SafeVehicle campaign Advance loan fee fraud and much more. A multi-agency campaigns group led by the City of London Police is reminding...

Free on-line Training in Lifeskills

Added on 07 September 2020

All sessions are free and can be booked by clicking on the external link below. Morning sessions are run 0915-1300 & afternoon sessions are 1245-1630 Date Course am or pm 3-4 Sep Intro to Motivational Interviewing am 7 Sep Stigma am 8 Sep Enhancing Core Communication Skills am ...

Error in Newsletter

Added on 07 September 2020

The email address of the Secretary of the Community Council is secretary@rhuandshandoncommunity.org not secretary@rhuandshandoncommunity.com!

Facebook Scam

Added on 07 September 2020

I have just received this information from Neighbourhood Watch The scam works whereby the victim is contacted by the scammer under the guise of claiming to be someone from their contacts list such as a friend of family member. It is noticeable that there may be some general chat before the scammer ...

Cyber Resilience Bulletin

Added on 07 September 2020

The latest Cyber Resilience bulletin which details information on the latest scams and also advice on how to protect ourselves and businesses. Click the external link below to access this. The Trading Standards Scam Share newsletter, imbedded within the COVID-19 bulletin also provides important in...

Bogus Callers

Added on 07 September 2020

Be alert for the potential of BOGUS CALLERS. Home Fire Safety Visits are always delivered by Scottish Fire and Rescue personnel. They are identifiable by their uniforms but you should always ask for official identification which we are happy to produce. SFRS will never ask for payment for a home fi...

September Funding Alert

Added on 07 September 2020

For information Details of funding available are published monthly September 2020 Alert 200

Home Insulation Scheme: Sign up now

Added on 07 September 2020

Argyll and Bute residents have the opportunity to make their homes warmer, more energy efficient and so save money, thanks to the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme. More details on the External link below

Drones: Information on Legality

Added on 07 September 2020

Following an enquiry to the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland office with regards the use of drones over residential areas NWS have gathered together a number of information links that may be useful. Flying Drones and Model Aircraft Civil Aviation Authority https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/ Informatio...