To Be Decided
- 18.12.20 : Update on Oban and the Isles Air Services. Update
- 18.12.20 : Argyll & Bute Citizens Advice Bureau: EU citizens - help to stay in the UK & Brexit.
Good afternoon - I am contacting you for any assistance you may be able to provide in sending a vital message to EU citizens in your community that they are strongly advised to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme as soon as possible if they want to stay in Argyll beyond the UK government's deadline of 30th June 2021.
While the official deadline is 30th June 2021 the situation is not straightforward a) in the event of a No Deal and b) as far as an applicant's continuing rights to benefits, housing and other services after 31st Dec 2020 is concerned. For this reason Citizens Advice Scotland is strongly urging EU citizens to make the application before 31st Dec 2020 or get in touch for advice on how to do it.
The attached poster and briefing note provide contact details for free advice locally and nationally.
It would be hugely appreciated if you could assist in spreading the message by arranging for both items to be printed off (black and white is fine) and, if at all possible, placed in prominent positions in your community. (If you would prefer hard copies in colour we can get these sent out to you). Posting on your Facebook page would also be very effective.
Please contact me for any other information you require. I'm using the Council list for contact addresses and hoping this is being sent to the correct person within your Community Council; my apologies if not and hopefully you will kindly re-direct.
Frances Roberts
EU Citizen Support Scheme
Argyll & Bute Citizens Advice Bureau
01546 605550 - Briefing Note
- Poster
- 16.12.20 : email to [email protected]:
Scottish Government Short Term Lets Consultation September 2020.
Dear Mr Stewart,
Unlike the areas studied in the context of the 2019 consultation, Coll lies in a remote island location with a small population of about 170. The island has very little infrastructure, is predominantly rural and here is sparse economic activity with few job opportunities. The island is classified as a very remote rural location according to the Scottish Government eight-fold Urban Rural Classification.
In this context the purpose of The Islands (Scotland) Bill, as passed, is to ensure the impact of Scotland-wide policies and legislation is understood in relation to island communities. Coll Community Council would like to see specific evidence of this within the proposals resulting from the current consultation.
A more specific matter has been raised by our Development Trust, Development Coll, which operates a 5-star bunkhouse on the same site as the island's community hall. The question is whether or not bunkhouses and hostels should be added to the list of exclusions in the 2019 consultation paper and particularly those which feature in the Scottish Independent Hostels Guide.
It would have been better if Coll Community Council had been informed about the two consultations by the Scottish Government in a timeous fashion rather than by concerned parties as late as Thursday 8th October 2020, the deadline for the consultation being 16th October 2020. The most efficient way to communicate with us is through the Governance Office at Argyll and Bute Council.
Yours sincerely
Julian Senior
Hon Secretary
Coll Community Council
Reply: Reply from Mr Stewart
- 12.12.20 :Argyll & Bute Council:
The replacement of Cliad Bridge on the Isle of Coll is programmed to start site works on Thursday 12th November 2020, with site works programmed to be completed by late December / early January. The public road is expected to be fully open to vehicles, pedestrians and other road users at all times during the works, with a temporary bridge being installed to allow vehicles to continue along the B8071. I attach the full Programme for the works; this, along with all dates are subject to change as the project progresses - I shall forward revised Programmes as the Contractor provides them. The Principal Contractor, Beaver Bridges, will carry out the majority of the works to replace the structure.
Scheldule of works
- 03.12.20 :Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland:
2019 Review of Electoral Arrangements: Argyll and Bute, Highland and North Ayrshire council areas
General letter
Public consultation letter
- 30.10.20 :Alliance; Health & social care ALLIANCE SCOTLAND:
Flyer Join the Conversation with dates & links
Invitation to contribute to the Conversation with the People of Scotland on future services
Open call feedback template
Equality monitoring
Privacy statement Open call
- 20.10.20 :Scottish Gov.: Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA)
- 13.10.20 :Argyll & Bute Council: Budget challenge for 2021 - 2022
- 08.10.20 : Coll Community Council: CalMac Winter Relief Vessel Update/Concern – Tiree & Coll
Copy of letter from Barra MSP re above
- 22.09.20 : Argyll & Bute Council: General Maintenance Term Contracts – Tiree & Coll
- 15.09.20 : Argyll Live: Community Library Update: eBooks, eAudiobooks & Borrowbox
- 13.09.20 : HM Fire Inspectorate: PROPOSED INSPECTION IN ARGYLL & BUTE
The following measures are available:
- Internal Wall Insulation
- External Wall Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Loft Insulation
- Underfloor Insulation
THE SCHEME OFFERS GRANTS OF THE FOLLOWING:-
- Flat Up to £7,000
- Terraced (including end Terrace) Up to £7,500
- Detached/Semi-Detached Up to £8,000
- Island and Very Remote Rural Up to £10,000
HOWEVER, A HIGHER GRANT AWARD OF UP TO £14,000 CAN BE CONSIDERED IN
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Households who meet the following criteria are eligible:-
- Owner occupiers or private tenants/landlords who occupy their homes on a full time basis (second homes/empty home are ineligible)
- In Council Tax Band A, B or C
- In Council Tax Band D with an EPC energy efficiency rating of E, F or G
- In Council Tax Band D, E, F, G or H and has an energy rating of E, F or G.
In order to register for the scheme, householders should contact Home
Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282.
Good Morning,
Scottish Water are planning to carry out essential upgrade works to the
Water Treatment Works on Coll.
During the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Scottish Water and its
supply chain partners have continued to work around the clock to keep
customers supplied with water and treat the country's waste water, while
ensuring the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers are
effectively managed in line with the Government's advice.
Before we commence with any works on Coll I wanted to give you some
information and offer you the opportunity to ask any questions.
The works will be undertaken by principal contractor, Mackenzies, and
subcontractors and is expected to last approx. 13 weeks In total, all
works will be carried out within the SW site boundary. The works will
ensure we can continue to provide our customers son Coll with a clean
fresh and resilient water supply.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Ruaridh
RUARIDH MACGREGOR
Corporate Affairs Manager (West)
Phone: 07501 471304
SCOTTISH WATER
TRUSTED TO SERVE SCOTLAND
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