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EV Charging Network - Faults - 09.06.25

Electric Vehicle Charger Faults:
We have some faults across our network of 37 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. You can see the full range of publicly available chargers in ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ and Bute (not just those operated by the Council) on the .

  • 53517 Tiree Ferry Terminal – Charger has come to the end of its lifespan and it is not economical to continue to try to maintain it, we are looking at the best route to replace it with new unit.  Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.
  • 53518 ÂìÒϸ£Àûµ¼º½ Centre, Coll - Charger has come to the end of its lifespan and it is not economical to continue to try to maintain it, we are looking at the best route to replace it with new unit. Unfortunately, there are no other Council chargers at this site, but all public chargers can be found via the Charge Place Scotland website using the link above.

Disruption to glass collection on Iona and Mull

Missed glass recycling collections in Fionnphort and Iona from Tuesday 3rd June will now be collected on Friday 13th June. Please leave your bins out for collection then.

Kintyre Recycling collections - 1100l and 660l bins only

The replacement vehicle for the broken recycling lorry has now also broken. 

All recycling was completed on Saturday 10th May. Unfortunately, going forward from Monday 12th May, we are stuck again without a working lorry to pick up 1100L and 660L recycling bins. 

We will update when the 1100L and 660L can be uplifted.

Kilennan bridge, Islay

U024 Kilennan Bridge, Islay. on the U024 Avenvogie Road is closed to traffic following severe scour of the structure's abutments and piers during a weather event in December 2024.

Repair works, due to be carried out in January and February, were unfortunately delayed due to Storm Eowyn. They are now expected to be carried out in May 2025 and completed by July 2025.

Access

  • No vehicles are permitted to cross the bridge until repairs are complete and the bridge is re-opened.
  • Local access is maintained along the U024 up to around 10m either side of the bridge.
  • Diversions are via B8016/A846/C012/U024 and vice versa.

Key dates

  • The bridge was closed on 13/12/24

  • Repairs are expected to take a number of weeks and the bridge will remain fully closed until repairs are complete.

     

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