Campaign to encourage drivers to watch their speed

Added on 03 April 2017

Every nine mintes someone is stopped for speeding in Scotland. The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland (part of Transport Scotland) have launched a new campaign which encourages drivers to watch their speed in built-up areas and raises awareness of the serious consequences of driving too f...

Consultation on Parking

Added on 03 April 2017

Improving Parking in Scotland: closing date 30th June 2017 Further details on the Active Consultations page of this website

Views of children and young people sought

Added on 03 April 2017

The Community Council has been asked to distribute the following information The Scottish Government is keen to hear the views of children and young people on the proposals in Places, People and Planning which may directly affect them. Working with YoungScot, theye have commissioned a short online s...

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Planning Group

Added on 03 April 2017

HLCPG Tuesday 25th April 2017 9.30am Victoria Halls This is a public meeting The agenda will be posted here 7 days ahead of the meeting.

Highlandman's Wood Felling

Added on 30 March 2017

Proposals to fell the trees behind Rhu over the next 18 years were reported as a News item on 12th December last year, In that News item, you can access documents which show the Extraction Route and the details of the areas to be felled. The Community Council is eager to ensure that this operation i...

Community Council meeting, 12th April 2017

Added on 30 March 2017

The Agenda for this meeting has been posted on the Agenda and Minutes page of this website. The appendices will follow over the next few days. UPDATE 3/4/2017 Appendix 2 has been posted on the Agenda and minutes page.

Hemlock Water Droplet

Added on 12 March 2017

Warning: HEMLOCK WATER DROPLET I have had a report that this plant, called by some "the most poisonous plant in Britain" has been seen on the shore near Helensburgh Sailing Club. All parts of this plant are poisonous. This plant can easily be confused with other members of the same family ...

Local Development Plan

Added on 10 March 2017

Local Development Plan (LDP2) due for adoption in 2020 Work has started There is a call for ideas for the Main Issues Report, which will go out for consultation in October. there is also a Place Standard Tool which will help areas form their opinions. More details will be posted in the next few da...

Details of Budget

Added on 01 March 2017

Budget for Argyll and Bute According to Dick Walsh "Our priority in setting this budget has been to protect the services people need, and to continue investing in a prosperous future for the area as a whole". Details can be seen on the External link below

ARGYLL AND BUTE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP

Added on 01 March 2017

Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) The Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership came into being in April 2016 and the Strategic Plan for 2016-19 has set out local priorities in response to national policies and importantly takes account of what local communities have said is importa...

 Consultation on unconventional oil and gas

Added on 01 March 2017

Consultation on unconventional oil and gas in Scotland: Closing Date 31st May The consultation explores the evidence on the potential impacts of shale oil and gas, and coal bed methane, and the technologies involved in extraction, including hydraulic fracturing. More details on the Active Consulta...

Priority Number for Electricity supplier

Added on 28 February 2017

Scottish Power Energy Networks Click on the link below and see if you are eligible to register for priority service. Dependent on medical equipment Chronically sick Disabled Or have some other special needs you would like us to consider Being on the register won't necessarily mean that power ...

Beach Clean March 5th

Added on 28 February 2017

This coming Sunday Beach Clean Sunday March 5th Volunteers Welcome! Meet at the Rhu Village Bus Stop at 2p.m. Please bring suitable footwear, and gloves if possible.

Sewage works in Rhu

Added on 28 February 2017

Update on Sewage works in Rhu following meeting on 28th Feb Details of the work to be undertaken was provided and Scottish Water personel and a representative of the Contractor George Leslie were on hand to answer questions. The actual starting date in April has not yet been announced, the work wil...

Sewage works in Rhu

Added on 28 February 2017

Today Scottish Water: Community Information event Date: Tue 28/02/2017 Time: 4pm to 7pm Venue: Rhu and Shandon Community Centre, Hall Road G84 8RR The aim is to provide more information about the proposals allow you to speak with the Project Team, view the plans answer any questions you may have....