Advice from Fire and Rescue Service

Added on 03 April 2017

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is urging the public to join in their fight against the threat of fire-raising Spring is typically a time of year when there is an increase in the number of deliberate secondary fires reported due to antisocial behaviour, drier weather and additional dayli...

Two Musical Events

Added on 03 April 2017

Sandwich Series at Stuckenduff Thursday 6th April 12:30 for 1pm. Delightful programme of Baroque, classical, opera and film music to be performed by the Helensburgh String Quartet: Andrea Brogan - violin Myrth Russell - violin Christine Sinclair - viola Anne Binnie - cello But also................

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...

 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...

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...

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

Sandwich Series March 2nd 2017

Added on 28 February 2017

Sandwich series at Stuckenduff Thurs 2nd March 12:35 for 1pm Louise Burnet - Flute Stephen Adam - Piano Donizetti 'Sonata', Saint-Saens 'Romance', John Hearne 'Endurspegla', Martinu 'Sonata, Boehm 'Elegie' Suggested donati...

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....

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...

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.

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 ...

Argyll and the Isles Countryside Trust

Added on 16 February 2017

Argyll and the Isles Countryside Trust ACT is a charity whose vision is to 'sustainably maintain, enhance and promote the coast and countryside of Argyll and the Isles for the benefit of communities, local businesses and visitors'. You can become a member of this group for as little as &poun...