Welcome to Appin Community Council's webpages. The Community Council is the 'grass-roots' tier of statutory representation in Scotland, bridging the gap between our local authority - Argyll & Bute Council - and the local community. Your Community Council works hard to ensure that the voice of the community is heard and does its upmost to ensure that matters are dealt with fairly throughout the community.
We hold meetings, generally in Appin Village Hall, approximately every two months to discuss local matters including roads, water, recycling & litter, cycle track, health & education, planning applications, emergency response, school & public transport, broadband and more. Input from community members is extremely important - come along to the next meeting and get involved in local matters, everyone is welcome.
See the News section for next meeting dates and agendas. Minutes from previous meetings and AGMs are in the Documents section; this information is also displayed on the notice boards outside Port Appin Stores and Gunns Garage in Appin.
You can also report a pothole using our Report a pothole page.
Your voice, your Community Council, working for the community
Appin Community Councillors are:
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| Councillor | Post | Responsibility | Contact|
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|Charles Steuart Fothringham |Convenor |Emergency Plan |email Convenor |
| Alison MacCorquodale |Vice Convenor |Water Issues|01631 730111 |
| Neil Mackie | Secretary (special advisor) |Minutes and Correspondence|email Secretary |
|Paul Zvegintzov |Treasurer | Roads and Infrastructure |07721 503981 |
| Linda MacLeod | Councillor | Health and Education |01631 730376 |
|Bob Cornish | Councillor| Projects | email Bob Cornish |
|John Landale | Co-opted| Projects|01631 730585 |
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Councillors have responsibility for specific areas relating to the community as shown above. If you have a particular concern or interest in a given subject please contact the relevant councillor. Contact any of the councillors on any other matter not shown on the list. For all other enquiries, please contact the Secretary.
Community Council News
Current news relating to the Community Council is shown here: see also the main Appin.scot news page.
Next meeting of Appin Community Council November 2021
The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 18th November 2021 at 7.30pm
Barcaldine Hatchery Open Day, Tours and proposed expansion
Guided tours of Barcaldine Hatchery to learn about a proposed new post-smolt unit.
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
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
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
Next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 20th May 2021 at 7.00pm
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
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
Consultation on the future of cemeteries
Argyll & Bute Council seek your views on the future management of cemeteries.
Appin Community Council Meeting 14/1/21
Loch Creran Loop Road Temporary Closure
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.
Guide to visiting Appin during COVID-19
Community Council Meeting Minutes now available
The Minutes from the informal meeting of Appin Community Council on 17th September are now available online.
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.
Information for visitors to Appin
COVID-19 Measures - Tourists to Appin
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
Community Defibrillators update
Drop-in session: housing
Drop-in session for housing advice on Thursday 18 July, 3-8pm, Strath of Appin Primary School.
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.
Appin Community Council regarding Coronavirus
Coronavirus - our community response
Port Appin Surgery Emergency Measures - COVID19
Contact the Council - how to raise an issue
Residents in the Appin area are encouraged to attend Community Council meetings to raise a concern or query. If you cannot attend a meeting in person, you can contact the Community Council's Secretary below with your concern. Contact the Secretary for all general enquiries.
Email Appin Community Council Secretary here>
Please note:
To have an item included on the agenda it should be submitted to the Secretary at least twelve clear days before a meeting. Alternatively, a Member may submit a question in writing to the Secretary not later than 48 hours before the meeting. Any such question may be answered orally or in writing.
Community Council documents
Recent Minutes
Older Minutes (by year)
Emergency Numbers & Information
Living in a remote area can often mean that situations arise where help is required as quickly as possible. On this page you will find useful information of what to do in an emergency situation, who to contact and how to find help.
Emergency Services
In an emergency situation contact Police, Ambulance or Fire dial 999 or 112 (from a mobile phone)
In this remote location, please note that some areas in the community do not receive a mobile signal.
Medical
Port Appin Surgery – 01631 730271 - see surgery opening times
NHS 24 for urgent medical advice outside Surgery opening times - dial 111
In a medical emergency (chest pains, shortness of breath, leg fracture) - dial 999
Prescription Order Line – 01631 730642
District Nurses (based in Taynuilt) - 01866 822027
Defibrillator locations – dial 999
Police (non emergency)
For non-urgent crime, you can contact your local police office:
- dial 101
- send an email