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Please see below documents in relation to Ichrachan Long Term Forest Plan. Any comments should be submitted before 29th November 2026 to panda.cons@forestry.gov.scot. Download long term forestry plan below: more information https://www.forestry.gov.scot/felling-permissions-within-forestry-plans-register

Due to delays at projects elsewhere on the network, the planned resurfacing works on the A83 North of Carrick Cemetery are now due to start on Tuesday night, 10th November.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting residents, communities, businesses and organisations to have their say on new draft Clean Energy Principles designed to maximise the benefits of energy developments across the area. The draft principles bring together and update the council's existing guidance on community benefits from onshore renewables and its Renewable Energy Action Plan into a single framework. The document sets out how energy developers and the council can work toge

The Community Development Team are carrying out a short survey to better understand car-pooling and car-sharing arrangements across Argyll and Bute, and we'd really appreciate your input. The findings will help inform the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership's Transport Actions. The survey should only take around 5 –10 minutes to complete. Survey link: Car Pooling and Car Sharing Baseline Survey

There will be upcoming works at Fearnoch Forest which will affect access to the Ant Hill Trial from the 26th of October 2026.

BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland will be undertaking essential tree felling works on the A85 / A828 between Connel and Oban starting 9th of November. We will be sending out information emails and carrying out a letter drop over the next week to inform the public of these works. As a local community council, we ask if you and / or your members would be willing to assist in communicating this information to your local area. This would involve putting up informa

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Have your say on proposed short-term let control area... Argyll and Bute Council is asking residents, businesses, communities and short-term let operators for their views on proposals intended to support housing in the areas facing the greatest pressure. The Council has launched a consultation on a proposed Short-Term Let Control Area (STLCA) covering Mull and Iona; Coll and Tiree; Islay, Jura and Colonsay; and Lorn and the Inner Isles. One of the drivers behind new national

A83 IMPROVEMENTS AT REST AND BE THANKFUL Temporary traffic lights with a 30mph speed limit will be in place at Rest and Be Thankful from 12th October until the evening of 23rd December to facilitate the next phase of works. BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, both of which are

Notice of Proposal to Designate the Argyll and Bute Short Term Let Control Area The Argyll & Bute Council is currently undergoing a public consultation on a proposal to designate part of Argyll and Bute as a Short Term Let Control Area. The Council has a statutory duty to consult all Community Councils located within the proposed Short Term Let Control Area. As such please find attached the formal Notice of Proposal to Designate the Argyll and Bute Short Term Let Control

This year’s programme is themed “Birds, Beasts & Bugs” and will include activities such as: bug hunts, bird spotting, den building, nature crafts, simple environmental discovery

I am a university student who is doing a dissertation focusing on car dependency in rural Scotland, focusing particularly on Stirling - Oban. I have created a short survey for residents which will give me a better understanding of car use for the region.

Due to issues within the supply chain last night, A83 Arrochar to River Loin did not finish as previously planned, Works are programmed to finish tonight with A83 North of Bellochantuy now starting on Sunday Night,

Young Islanders Network has been engaging with Disability Equality Scotland and are pleased to share their current consultation events. This is part of the engagement for the Accessible Travel Framework working with Transport Scotland. A series of online engagement opportunities will be hosted and are keen to engage with young people that might be able to offer island insight into these areas: • 18/06/2026 – Island Communities: Ferry and Aviation Travel • 01/07/2026 – Acce

Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund 2026/27 is now open, offering grants of up to £1,500 to not-for-profit organisations working to make a difference in their communities. From community orchestras to environmental projects, community events, creative wellbeing programmes and resilience planning, the fund continues to help groups turn ideas into positive action. The fund opens for applications on Monday 11 May and closes on Sunday 5 July 2026. Click here t

Community Council Elections are taking place for all Community Councils within the Argyll and Bute Area in August 2026. The formal Notices of Election will be posted on 4th June 2026. Nomination Packs are available from week beginning 1 June 2026 from the Councils website and from the Returning Officer, Kilmory, Lochgilphead PA31 8RT. Please do not submit an application form until the opening of Nominations which is Friday 5th June 2026. The Timetable for the election sets ou

Please see the undernoted from BEAR Scotland providing notice of overnight trunk road maintenance at the A83 Arrochar.

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking essential carriageway resurfacing on A828 Connel Bridge between 17th May 2026 and 24th May 2026. Due to the nature of the works and the narrow width of the carriageway, works will take place overnight, with bridge closures to vehicular traffic. The closures are planned to run for around seven nights starting on 17th May, with nightly closures between 19:00 and 06:00. The programme will be weather dependent. D