Council’s pandemic costs revealed
The biggest estimated costs to the authority caused by coronavirus are £2.3m in lost harbour income and £1.2m in lost income for waste collection.
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Parking flouters will be watched, warns council
Argyll and Bute Council set July 11 as the re-start date for the enforcement of car parking charges but said wardens would be keeping an eye out for any rule-breakers.
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Online council meetings set to continue
At a full council meeting held via Skype members agreed to continue the activities of the Business Continuity Committee (BCC) until a further review on Thursday, September 24.
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Rough ride ahead for Argyll’s roads needing repair
Argyll and Bute has the highest percentage of roads needing repair in Scotland.
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We can do better to work together, says council boss
The authority has pledged to ‘engage with communities to understand and improve satisfaction with its services’ after publication of an Audit Scotland report on the council in May.
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North Pier toilets re-open for your convenience
The facilities have been shut since lockdown restrictions were imposed in the UK as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Council switches on to hybrid vehicles
The cars are Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, partially funded by the Scottish Government, and will replace older cars and vans which will now be removed.
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Greens propose COVID-19 active travel measures for Argyll
A cycle route out from Oban to Ganavan is one of the ideas suggested.
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Council’s donation supports community
A donation of £1,000 has been given to Oban High School toward making visors for frontline workers and another £1,000 has gone to Benderloch-based Owen Sails for materials it needs to keep making scrubs and gowns for medical staff
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Council pledges support for healthcare staff
During a meeting of the boad which runs the area’s health and social care partnership, convened via Skype on Wednesday, a motion was lodged to register thanks to workers.