Knotweed Article from The Times

Added on 14 February 2018

It is still not an offence to have Japanese Knotweed growing on your land but as this court case shows. it is an offence to allow it to spread to a neighbours. Thanks to Maggie for this link.

Warning! 9 - 3 not 10 - 2

Added on 14 February 2018

Are you aware that since the advent of airbags, the recommended position for your hands on the wheel of a car is 9-3 and not 10-2? More details in this linked article. A recent accident in our area in which all airbags in the car inflated, brought this message home painfully to the person involved. ...

Free showing of award winning Documentary

Added on 11 February 2018

On March 5, Civic Centre, Marriage Rooms 2pm-4pm. NHS Scotland is screening the award winning documentary, Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope followed by a discussion about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) around what we can do in Argyll and Bute to mitigate against the ...

February Funding Alert

Added on 11 February 2018

For information Details of funding available are published monthly February Alert 169

Police Bogus Caller Warning

Added on 11 February 2018

Message from Sgt Magee on behalf of Police Scotland: Following the recent suspect bogus caller incident in Rosneath and press coverage in the local paper Police Scotland would like to take this opportunity to remind residents how they can avoid the risk of becoming a victim of this crime. This type ...

TPO for Blaivadach

Added on 10 February 2018

Argyll and Bute have made a Tree Preservation Order for some individual trees and wooded areas in the land at Blairvadach. taking effect 26th January 2018. You can see the certified copy of the Preservation Order and the Map at the Civic Centre on Clyde Street. Objections and/or representation in w...

Free Training in Health Inequalities

Added on 10 February 2018

On March 27, Victoria Halls 12.30-4.00pm Elspeth Gracey from the Community Health Exchange (CHEX) is offering free training in Health Inequalities and how these affect people's health and wellbeing. Anyone volunteering or working in the pubic and third sectors is eligible to attend. More detail...

Free Pain Toolkit Sessions in Helensburgh

Added on 10 February 2018

Managing your pain more effectively! Do you have a long term medical condition and would like to improve your everyday life? Two Free Sessions in Helensburgh on Thursday March 13th and March 20th Time 1pm-4pm Venue: The Parish Church Hall, Coloquhoun Square, Helensburgh G84 8UP, To register a pla...

Pop-up Stations for Rhu and Shandon proposed by Greens

Added on 09 February 2018

Press Release from Ross Greer, Green MSP for the West of Scotland: “People in Rhu and Shandon are well aware of the benefit that would come from having access to the rail network, as well as the economic opportunities a new train station can bring to the communities. With the new pipeline fund...

Neighbourhoood Watch Alerts

Added on 09 February 2018

Two Recent Neighbourhood Watch Warnings One to warn about the of the dangers of buying flight tickets on line Paying by direct bank transfer is like paying by cash – the money is very difficult to trace and is not refundable. Wherever possible, pay by credit card or a debit card If tickets ...

Housing Information and Advice Day

Added on 09 February 2018

Thursday 15th February. 2-4pm and 6-8pm Victoria Halls. Stalls with information on: Common Repair Issues Empty Homes Advice Energy Advice Disabled Grants Housing Options Local Housing Strategy Strategic Housing Investment Plan Organised by HCC in parnership with Argyll and Bute.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service SFAR

Added on 27 January 2018

In October 2017, SFRS launched a Community Asset Register (CAR) which is a register of volunteers who have a particular asset of skill which they feel could be used to support emergency services and responders at an incident. Examples include someone with a boat who could be called in times of flood...

Peninsular Choir Concert

Added on 23 January 2018

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART A concert by Peninsula Choir COVE BURGH HALL SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2018 7:30 for 8:00pm Arranged and conducted by Stephen Adam Accompanist:Cameron Murdoch Baritone:Euros Campbell Trumpet:Robert Baxter Tickets £9 or £10 at the door which includes a glass of fizz/so...

Helensburgh and Lomond Housing Market Survey

Added on 23 January 2018

Information for residents on this survey commissioned by A&B to assess current and future need and demand for new build housing and related services Local households, selected by random sampling, will be contacted directly by the independent consultants over the period January to March 2018. Th...

Beach Cleans

Added on 23 January 2018

There are three Local Beach Cleans scheduled in the near future., and all are looking for volunteers Invitation from Cllr Paterson to take part in the Arrochar Beach Cleans Saturday 27th January: Meet at Vivienne’s MacTavish café at 11am (supported by Grab Trust) Sunday 11th February: ...