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����ֱ�� has taken the decision to close its car parks at Luss, Arrochar (Glenloin 1 and 2) and Duck Bay during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Our message for visitors is: “please stay away so we can welcome you back soon.” National guidance is clear – only travel if it’s essential. We all have a duty to act responsibly and keep each other safe from the threat of COVID-19. We want to welcome visitors back to ����ֱ�� and Bute, but once it is safe to travel.

The latest bin collection calendars for Bute, which have the schedules for the next few months, are now available on our website . During the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the council is introducing a simplified, two-weekly bin collection where recycling and general waste will be collected at the same time. Please put out your general waste bin on the calendar dates provided below and on our website. This gives each household more collections.

The latest bin collection calendars for Kintyre, which have the schedule for the next few months, are now available on our website. During the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the council is introducing a simplified, two-weekly bin collection. Please put out your general waste bin on the calendar dates provided below and on our website. Kintyre Recycling Ltd will also provide a four-weekly recycling service starting on Monday 13 April.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and in line with Government guidance on the restriction of non-essential contact, the quickest way to contact the Council should be by email, telephone through our contact management centre or through our website. Please note letters sent by post will only be opened once a week during this time. We can be contacted via the following methods:

People from across the UK came together last night to show their appreciation to carers and frontline service staff as they ‘Clapped for Carers’. Our Senior Management Team joined the event to show their own appreciation of all council staff who continue to help communities across ����ֱ�� and Bute.  Pippa Milne, Chief Executive for ����ֱ�� has sent her own personal thanks to staff. 

During the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the council will introduce a simplified, two-weekly bin collection where recycling and general waste will be collected at the same time.

We appreciate your co-operation and patience as we make changes to our waste collection services during the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. This is to make sure that we have enough resources to deliver critical services in a way that meets government guidelines and keeps the public and our staff safe. We are continually monitoring the resources available and will let you know if more become available.

����ֱ�� has agreed major changes to its decision-making processes as part of its response to COVID-19. Leader of ����ֱ��, Councillor Aileen Morton explained: “Our committee system works well when we can plan ahead and deliver a range of meetings focusing on different areas of the council’s work. The COVID-19 pandemic however changes quickly. Our decision-making process has to be flexible enough to deliver decisions rapidly so that we are doing all we can to protect our employees and communities.

For most young people, being at home is the safest place to be during this coronavirus outbreak but we know this might not be the case for everyone. If you feel worried, upset or unsafe, either for yourself or someone else during school closures, the following people and organisations can help:

Caring for People The Caring for People Helpline is available for individuals living in ����ֱ�� and Bute who are self-isolating/vulnerable and whose usual support network is no longer available. The Helpline is the Local Assistance Centre for those who have been asked to stay at home for at least 12 weeks. You can also contact the helpline for business, education and financial advice. By contacting the helpline, our Caring for People team can provide the right assistance, working with organisations and volunteers in our communities.