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Consultations
Short-Term Letting and Oban Harbour Argyll & Bute Council’s consultation on Short-Term Letting Licensing runs from 15 July to 5 August. Argyll & Bute Council’s consultation on Oban Municipal Harbour runs from 15 July to 26 August.
Responsible Recycling & Litter Disposal
Overflowing litter and recycling bins are an eyesore and a health hazard, affecting local residents and visitors alike. It’s important to use them responsibly. Use recycling points and bins for recyclable waste only. If it’s not recyclable it can’t be removed. If the litter/recycling bin is full, take your waste…
New School Campus for Mull?
Argyll & Bute Council will be seeking Scottish Government funding for a potential new school campus for Mull. To help support the funding bid, which will be in competition with bids from other parts of Scotland, they are holding a series of community engagement events on Thursday 11 August to…
STAND. AND BE HEARD.
Mull Community Council is the collective voice of the island, elected to listen to community views and represent them to Argyll & Bute Council, government agencies and private companies. Nominations to join the Community Council will be open 18 August – 8 September 2022. There’s 16 places and if more…
Executive Head Teachers
Argyll and Bute Council has brought forward proposals to significantly change the leadership structure of schools throughout the county, which may well have far-reaching implications. In short, Argyll & Bute Council propose to group schools into ‘collectives’ led by Executive Head Teacher teams. The Community Council held a special public…
Key Worker Accommodation
Mull & Iona Community Trust (MICT) has completed a survey of local organisations and businesses about worker accommodation, which has confirmed the urgent need for accessible accommodation on the islands.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee June 2022
The Lord Lieutenant has written encouraging communities to hold events celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and asking for information about events to be shared. Please see the letter from the Lord Lieutenant.
National Planning Framework (NPF4)
The Scottish Government published for consultation a National Framework intended to guide local planning decisions and strategic investment across Scotland. Mull Community Council sent a considered response, see below. .
Election Hustings
Candidates standing for election to Argyll & Bute Council at the election on 5 May will attend Zoom hustings for the Isle of Mull community on Wednesday 27 April starting at 7.00pm. Please check the MICT website for joining details. Gopi Ageer (Labour) | Henry Drummond Boswell (Lib Dem) |…
