Universal horror at rejection of islands’ parking inquiry
A call at last week’s Oban, Lorn and Isles Area Committee for an independent inquiry was defeated by just one vote.
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Come here and say sorry, demand parking charge islanders
Argyll and Bute Council’s Chief Executive apologised unreservedly in a letter to both remote communities for a flawed parking-management exercise but campaigners want to hear it in person.
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Council’s Chief Executive says sorry to Mull and Iona
Lessons have been learned, says council boss.
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Islanders start legal challenge against parking charges
Campaigners have crowfunded in readiness for this legal challenge which has now begun.
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Scarecrows line up for gala fun
Anyone without wheels of their own are invited to don fancy dress and join in on foot, when the parade sets off at 7pm.
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Islands’ new health contract gets cautious welcome
Argyll and Bute HSCP says Oban-based Lorn Medical Centre has been awarded the General Medical Services contract for the Mull and Iona Medical Group.
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Mull and Iona Life – Summer 2019
The Summer issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Mull eagles film wings it’s way to BBC, Estate plants native forest to save Mull’s natural world and Mull man given BEM after ‘selfless service’.
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Holiday West Highland Summer 2019
The summer edition of Holiday West Highland is packed full of great reads. From Events and Activities, Area Info, Days Out and Boat Trips. Find out what the West Highlands has to offer.
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Fighting fund set up to challenge island parking ‘tax’
The crowdfunding page at crowdfunder.co.uk/island-parking-tax-fighting-fund will give all pledges made by July 29 at 1.12pm to the appeal.
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Scottish parliament considers petition to stop island parking tax
The petition calls on parliament to island proof transport infrastructure by banning councils from charging people to park at island lifeline ferry ports such as Fionnphort.