Council service updates
We will keep this page updated with all the latest changes to our services. Information on power cuts can be found at
For service updates on our Trunk roads, including the Rest and be Thankful, and other roads and motorways outside 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute, please see the
Connel - Recycling collections 27/03/26
Due to a vehicle breakdown we are unable to complete recycling collections due in Connel today, 27th March.
An update will be provided as soon as a rescheduled collection date has been arranged.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
B8035 Kinloch - Gruline, Isle of Mull - Closed at Gribun Rocks
Road closed at Gribun rocks.
B8035 Kinloch - Gruline Road - Isle of Mull
Closed to all through traffic due to rock falls at Gribun Rocks.
Diversion via A849 Kinloch - Craignure - Salen
Temporary road closure - Ardencraig Road (Bute)
Due to subsidence on a section of Ardencraig Road, a temporary closure has been put in place.
An update will be provided once a full assessment has taken place.
Pedestrian access is available.
EV Charging Network - Faults - 23.03.26
Electric Vehicle Charger Faults
We have some faults across our network of EV chargers at the moment. We are working with our maintenance contractors to have these repaired as soon as possible.
The faults and some details are listed below, faults should be reported to Scottish Power on 800 001 5234
You can see the full range of publicly available chargers in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute via the Scottish Power Recharge App and Zapmap
Chargers with faults
- 52304 Bank Street, Bowmore - SWARCO are attending 23.03.26 weather permitting
- 52303 Craignure, Mull - SWARCO are awaiting parts and once received an engineer will be scheduled to attend.
- 51511 Craignure Mull - lost communication, investigation has been requested
- 51143 Fionnphort, Mull - lost communication, investigation has been requested
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51136 Lorne Street, Oban - lost communication, investigation has been requested
Islay & Jura - recycling collections
We are unable to carry out recycling collections on Islay and Jura until further notice. This is due to the need to priorities general waste collections by utilising the recycling RCV whilst the the large general waste RCV is off road awaiting parts for repair.
An update will be provided as soon as the vehicle has been repaired and recycling collections can resume.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Glengorm Civic Amenity Site, Mull – 20/03/26
Due to storage issues we are unable to take in any further Green recycling (Grass clippings/Branches etc) at present.
We hope to remedy this situation soon and will provide an update in due course.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Road Closure B8016 - commencing 9th March 2026
Scottish Water will be undertaking a watermain upgrade along the B8016 at the River Laggan Road Bridge. Work is scheduled to begin on the 9th of March 2026 and is expected to take approximately three months to complete.
Due to the nature and location of the works, a section of B8016 will be fully closed throughout the duration of the project.
Postcode search not working on payment portal
There is currently an ongoing issue with the postcode look-up on the payment portal. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Our provider is looking into this.
A83 Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead - open under traffic signal control
The A83 Lochnell Street re-opened this afternoon (24 December) under traffic signal control.
Parking restrictions on Lorne Street, Union Street and Manse Brae have now been revoked.
Thank you for your patience.
Last updated: 24/12/2025
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