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EV Charging Network - Faults - 22.06.25

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.
• 51510 Tweeddale Street, Oban - unit is now at end of its lifecycle and will not be repaired as we investigate replacement options.  There is another charger at this location
• 51143 Fionnphort, Mull - CCS cable fault, we are waiting on a date for the engineer to attend,  There is not another charger at this location, but all other EVCs can be found via .
• 52304 Bank Car Park, Bowmore - Socket B not working, we are waiting for a date the engineer will attend, there is an alternative EVC at this location
• 62931 Rothesay Pier - DC is failing to charge, engineer will attend 24/06/25, there is an alternative EVC at this location  

Recycling - Tighnabruaich, Kames, Millhouse 19/6/25

Unfortunately we were unable to complete our route today 19/6/25 at the following locations:

• Tighnabruaich
• Kames
• Millhouse

Please take your bins in and present them on the next scheduled collection - Thursday 3rd July.  We will also collect any excess recycling you have.  

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Disruption to Islay and Jura bins

The recycling lorry has suffered a breakdown and will be returning to the mainland for repair.  In the meantime, the smaller vehicle will be carrying out the service of small 240ltr bins until further notice.  Once the large general waste lorry has completed its runs, it will be servicing the larger commercial bins.

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused by this disruption.

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.