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Appin Village Hall AGM Thursday 23 September 7.30 pm in the Hall
Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme
Did you know that grants are available to eligible households in Argyll & Bute to install insulation to their homes?
Guide To New Fire Alarm Standards - Scotland
ACC meeting on 2/9/21 is at 7.00 PM
The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 7.00 pm at Appin Hall and by Zoom
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential carriageway resurfacing works on the A85 Trunk Road near Connel.
The works are programmed to commence on Sunday 5th September for three nights, between 20:00 and 06:00.
Next meeting of Appin Community Council September 2021
The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 7.00pm
The Mobile Bank is back from Friday 2 July
The RBS Mobile Bank Branch will return to Appin on Friday 2 July and on every Friday from then on.
4TH GENERATION TERM CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCOTTISH TRUNK ROAD NETWORK – NORTH WEST UNIT A83 & A85 PLANNED MAINTENANCE – CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential carriageway resurfacing works on both the A85 at several locations near Oban and on the A83 at Minard during the same time period.
Police Scotland ask the public for their views on our Armed Police Officers using body worn video cameras to record certain incidents.
Police Scotland is asking the public for their views and has launched a national consultation which will run for three months between 1 June and 31 August.
Next meeting of Appin Community Council June 2021
The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 24th June 2021 at 7.00pm
Appin Parish Church vacancy
Following the retirement of the previous minister, Appin Parish Church is welcoming applications for the position of minister.
RBS mobile bank update
Unfortunately the RBS Mobile Bank Branch was not able to start in May as planned. They hope to be back in June but will let us know 2 weeks in advance.
Next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 20th May 2021 at 7.00pm
Essential carriageway resurfacing works across four locations on the A85 trunk road.
4 TH GENERATION TERM CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCOTTISH TRUNK ROAD NETWORK – NORTH WEST UNIT A85 WEST PLANNED MAINTENANCE – INFORMATION LETTER
Mobile Bank returns on Friday 7 May
HITRANS Transport Equality Survey
Fwd: Seaweed Cultivation in Scotland
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Police Scotland has seen an increase in frauds
Being a victim of fraud doesn't only cause financial stress, but can have a detrimental impact on the victims health and well being
Planning application to relocate and expand our salmon farm at the north end of Shuna Island
Planning application to relocate and expand our salmon farm at the north end of Shuna Island
Argyll & Bute TSI have launched a wide range of online events for local organisations
Appin Community Council Meeting 11 March 2021
Availability of spaces/lairs in local cemeteries
A request for more detailed information on the availability of spaces/lairs in local cemeteries
Police are interested in active ongoing Covid-19 breaches
A new Covid-19 reporting form has been set up on the Police Scotland website for anyone to use.
Volunteers who can help to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Community Council Meeting Minutes now available
The Minutes from the informal Meeting of Appin Community Council on 14th January 2021 are now available
Community advice from Fire Service
Appin Community Council receives advice from Fire Service to share with community
The following message is being circulated following a post on social media by the Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA are issuing a warning about bogus Inspectors trying to remove animals from properties.
Road closure to allow for essential works to be carried out
Roads have received an application from Freeflow Traffic Management on behalf of contractors for BT Open reach to request a road closure
Consultation on the future of cemeteries
Argyll & Bute Council seek your views on the future management of cemeteries.
Port Appin Medical Practice January Newsletter
Appin Community Council Meeting 14/1/21
Loch Creran Loop Road Temporary Closure
Port Appin Medical Practice - December Newsletter
Community Council Meeting Minutes now available
The Minutes from the informal meeting of Appin Community Council on 17th September are now available online.
Draft Land Management Plan
Appin Communtiy Council - next meeting 12 November
The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 12th November 2020 at 7.00pm by Zoom due to COVID restrictions.
Buy online: Appin Community Calendar 2021
Guide to visiting Appin during COVID-19
NOTICE OF UNCONTESTED ELECTION
Community Council Meeting Minutes now available
The Minutes from the informal meeting of Appin Community Council on 17th September are now available online.
Appin Parish Church is opening for Worship on 27th September 2020 10.00 – 1030 am with Rev Tom Telfer
We ask that you observe the following to comply with Covid-19 restrictions: please read main news item.
Interested in representing your local community? Community Council Election Nominations by 24th September.
Want the opportunity to influence the delivery of public services in your area? CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS IS 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 (4 PM)
Programme of works for upcoming carriageway resurfacing works on the A828 trunk road
Port Appin Medical Practice - Newsletter
As we slowly ease out of lockdown I thought it would be helpful to provide an update of how things are progressing with the practice.
Appin Communtiy Council - next meeting
The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 17th September 2020 at 7.00pm by Zoom due to COVID restrictions.
Essential road works on the A828 Trunk Road, approximately half a mile South of Benderloch
A828 Road closure information August / September
Cleaning Protocols for Self-Catering Properties and Short-Term Lets in the Context of Covid-19
This document is designed for all short-term accommodation operators: owners, hosts, and property management companies. It contains guidelines on how to clean properties safely in the context of COVID-19, and how to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
Digital Scotland Broadband
Information for visitors to Appin
The Pierhouse Hotel Coronavirus guide for reopening
News from Port Appin surgery
At last it feels like we are coming out the other end of the pandemic; however it is still too early to become complacent.
The Appin Community Development Trust is doing its best to replace its AGM with an email alternative
Providing help during the on-going COVID 19 crisis
News from Port Appin Surgery 16/4/20
Shielding, Self Isolating and Social Distancing – Confused?
Two weekly bin collections from Monday 6 April
Message from Port Appin Surgery
Equestrian information
Volunteer information and links
Covid-19 Scottish Business Support Summary
Community Support Guide
The attached guidance may be of interest to you as either an Appin business owner or self-employed resident.
Council HELPLINE phone number
Dr Lorna Macgregor asks "How are you all coping with the lockdown"?
Appin Community Co-op Store
Community clubs and gatherings cancelled
Port Appin Surgery - new COVID-19 Management
Port Appin Surgery - medication collection
COVID-19 Measures - Tourists to Appin
Community support during COVID-19 pandemic
Appin Community Council regarding Coronavirus
Coronavirus - our community response
Port Appin Surgery Emergency Measures - COVID19
100 walks
Mobile hairdressing service
APPIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 2nd April 2020 at 7.30pm in Appin Village Hall
APPIN Moorings Association
The AGM of Appin Moorings Association will take place on Saturday 21 March 2020 at 11am in Port Appin Hall.
Appin to Lismore Ferry
Argyll and Bute Council to continue to support all its inter island ferries. Please read more.
Q&A session Monday 17th Feb in Oban. Draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy – Consultation Events
Sectoral Marine Planning Unit regarding upcoming consultation events during February and March that the Unit have organised to tie into their current consultation.
Appin Community Garden
Information letter and location plan for proposed road safety works on the A828 Barcaldine
Management Plans for Appin and Creran Forests
Information about registering to vote in the General Election.
Have you registered to vote yet? If you want to take part in the General Election then you must be registered to vote.
Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2 is open for consultation
The Proposed Local Development Plan 2 consultation period is from the 14th November 2019 until 12 noon on the 23rd January 2020.
Appin Village Hall is looking for new committee members. Can you help?
Register for SSE Priority Service Support
Get extra support during power cuts. Register for Priority Services.
4G Broadband Now at North Shian
Community Defibrillators update
More Volunteers Welcome!
Appin Village Hall now has WiFi.
First ever Appin Community Calendar
The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust
Appin Agricultural Show
Drop-in session: housing
Drop-in session for housing advice on Thursday 18 July, 3-8pm, Strath of Appin Primary School.
Appin Skiff: Turning the Hull Celebration
Additions to the next meeting combined with AGM of Appin Community Council Agenda
The next meeting combined with AGM of Appin Community Council Agenda will take place on Thursday 6th June 2019 at 7.30pm in Appin Village Hall.
A warm welcome to our new Community Transport coordinator, Clare Hunt
Call for images
We’re planning the publication of an Appin Community Calendar to help raise funds for the work of Appin Community Development Trust and are inviting local photo contributions.
Vote open to choose the name of Appin's first coastal rowing skiff.
The community vote to name Appin's first coastal rowing skiff is now open. Everyone in the community is invited to vote from the final shortlist of six names shown below - vote closes at 5pm on Wednesday 29 May.
Appin events calendar
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Further changes to December road closures
Information from BEAR re change to road closures in December.