Effect of Bank Closures

Added on 28 March 2018

The number of bank branches in Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, Helensburgh and Lomond has halved in just eight years according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics. The Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee are keen to find out how branch closures have i...

March Funding Alert

Added on 28 March 2018

For information Details of funding available are published monthly March Alert 170

Health Walking

Added on 28 March 2018

Paths for All is a Scottish charity that champions walking and supports over 100 community health walking projects across Scotland. The walking groups include buggy walks for parents with young children and dementia friendly walks. They offer advice, training and resources including grant funding t...

Future of Public Services- Your Voice

Added on 10 March 2018

Future of Public Services - Your Voice - Helensburgh: May 1st 2018 Victoria Halls. Exhibition open at 5.30pm. Structured event: 6.30pm - 8.30pm; On the 07 December 2017, the Scottish Government announced its intention to conduct a Local Governance Review (LGR) which aims to make sure local communiti...

Pop-Up Stations

Added on 06 March 2018

Have your say on Pop-Up Stations: ***URGENT*** Survey Closes Thursday 22nd March 4pm Typical Time spent = 3mins A pop -up station is a temporary train stop set-up to test the demand for a railway station at that location If the usage justifies it, a business plan will be produced for a permanent s...

Road Works on A82 Leven Bridge

Added on 28 February 2018

Scotland TranServ are to carry out waterproofing and resurfacing of the A82 Leven Bridge starting Monday 5th March, with completion currently scheduled for the end of April. The first stage of the works will involve the southbound carriageway with works being programmed from 5th March until the 29th...

Volunteering Event in Helensburgh

Added on 27 February 2018

A free event, Turning Volunteer Participation, looking at volunteering for community benefit, takes place in Victoria Halls, Helensburgh on 16 March. As part of the Improvement Service’s Leading Practice Conference Programme, join Volunteer Scotland, the Improvement Service, Argyll and Bute Th...

Cycle Safety

Added on 27 February 2018

The MoD Police have produced a colourful flyer on Cycle Safety. The message is clear Be SAFE– Be SEEN– Be VISIBLE Slow Down on Approach to Gates, Junctions and Crossings Be Prepared to Stop - Bicycles Make No Sound The Highway Code applies to us all: pedestrians, cars & bicycles Th...

African Song Workshop

Added on 27 February 2018

African Song Workshop at Kilcreggan House With song-leader Ali Mills of Soulwind Saturday 17th March ~10am to 3.30pm Fabulous songs from all over Africa, taught by Ali Mills in three and four part harmony. Email Louise Burnet (louiseburnet@hotmail.com) if you’d like to book a place as numb...

Community Council Elections

Added on 27 February 2018

Election Day 26th April 2018 see the News Item with the complete schedule posted earlier today The Nomination period will run from Tuesday 6 March to Thursday 22 March 2018 (closing date). Forms must be lodged with the Returning Officer by no later than 4.00pm on Thursday 22 March 2018. You can obt...

Minute of February meeting of RSCC

Added on 27 February 2018

The Minute of the February meeting are posted on the Agenda and Minutes page of this website.

Beach Clean in Rhu

Added on 27 February 2018

Rhu Beach Clean: organised by Peter Knox from R&SCC Sunday 4th March: Meet at Rhu Loos at 11am Note the change in time!

Community Council Elections

Added on 27 February 2018

Community Council Elections Thursday 26th April. Confirmed Dates Thu 1 March 2018 Register in force (apply by 7 Feb) Mon 5 March 2018 Publication of Notice of Election Thu 22 March 2018 (4.00pm) Close of Nominations and withdrawal of Nomination Pap...

Added on 27 February 2018

Helensburgh Waterfront Development 12 week Public Consultation starting 26th February 3 open meetings in the Victoria Halls Monday 26th March 11.00 to 19.00 Monday 30th April 11.00 to 19.00 Monday 15th May 11.00 to 19.00

Vulnerable Road User Compaign

Added on 19 February 2018

Every 11 minutes someone is stopped for speeding in Scotland Watch This