Councillor Andrew Vennard - Oban North and Lorn

Kilmelford Bridge (A816) - work starts tonight on putting a safe crossing in place, in a matter of days, to replace the bridge which is too dangerous for use. We will provide more updates tomorrow on progress and any alternative diversions. Please find here a link to answers to questions you may have at this stage. Thank you for your co-operation while we work to deliver a safe crossing. https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/civil-emergencies-and-contingencies/a816-kilmelford-bridge

Attending this evening’s meeting of Dunbeg Community Council.

Attending last night’s meeting of Kilninver and Kilmelford Community Council.

I thank all the workers who have been working non stop since the weekend to deal with the unprecedented land slips and disruption across the whole of Argyll caused by the weather over the weekend. The Council's roads teams are continuing to work hard to clear the road network in Argyll and Bute, and you can find the latest updates on the Council's website at: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/service-status

I thank Voltalia for arranging a public exhibition tonight at Connel Village Hall of their plans for the proposed Cruach Clenamacrie wind farm.

I was pleased to get the chance yesterday to participate in panel discussions on defence issues with the Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps and on energy policy, both of which are significant importance for Argyll and Bute.

Highlights from yesterday’s events on the second day of the party conference in Manchester. I welcomed the acknowledgements from delegates and panelists that pumped storage schemes such those proposed locally in Lorn for Cruachan and Balliemeanoch will play an important role in energy supply and policy.

I thank the local residents that participated in last Thursday’s consultation event at the Corran Halls for the options for active travel in the northern town centre of Oban

Attending day 1 of the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. I thank the Conservative Women's Organisation for their panel discussion on energy, and I was pleased to note the understanding that pumped storage schemes such as those proposed for Cruachan and Balliemeanoch will play a significant role in energy supply.

Attending this morning's meeting of Argyll and Bute Council.

Attending tonight’s meeting of Seil & Easdale Community Council at Ellenabeich Village Hall.

Attending tonight’s meeting of Lismore Community Council.

Attending tonight’s public exhibition at Kilchrenan Village Hall by Green Power for the proposed Barrachander wind farm and the Argyll Hydrogen hub, followed by Kilmore and Kilbride Community Council’s meeting at Kilmore Village Hall.

Attending tonight’s meeting of Taynuilt Community Council, where a number of local issues, including the car parking charges at Fearnoch, and the housing plans at Crunachy by West Highland Housing Association were discussed.

Pleased to attend Wednesday's meeting of the Oban, Lorn, and the Isles Area Committee, where a number of local issues, including the Oban harbour, were raised as public questions.

As the representative of Argyll and Bute Council at today's installation ceremony at Oban Sheriff Court, I welcome the appointment of the new Sheriff of Oban and Campbeltown, Sheriff Euan Cameron.

Attending tonight’s meeting of Appin Community Council.

Attending this evening’s meeting of Glenorchy and Innishail Community Council at Bridge of Orchy Hall.

I was pleased to be invited to attend yesterday's official opening of the Peacocks and Bonmarché stores at Station Square, Oban, and cut the ribbon, together with fellow local councillor Jim Lynch.

I thank Mowi Scotland, who recently acquired Dawnfresh, for organising tonight's meeting at Taynuilt Village Hall to discuss their operations in Loch Etive

Attending today’s (Monday 4 September) public meeting at Luing Primary School regarding the school closure consultation.

Highlights from today’s Dalmally Agricultural Show

I was pleased to see such a good turnout for Oban Pride today (Saturday 2 September). I thank the organisers of Oban Pride for putting on such a well-run event, and I look forward to next year's event.

Attending Thursday's meetings of the Council's Environment, Development, and Infrastructure Committee (EDI) and the Argyll and Bute Harbour Board. I noted the Council's response to the Visitor Levy consultation, and I acknowledged that the draft Harbour Revision Order for Oban harbour will now be commencing the formal consultation process organised by Transport Scotland

Some of the highlights from the Oban Games and Argyllshire Gathering which took place today.

It was good to get the chance to attend tonight’s meeting of Ardchattan Community Council at Barcaldine Primary School and discuss local issues.

Attending today's meeting of the Council's Community Services Committee, where the proposals for Kilchrenan and Achaleven Primary Schools were discussed. I noted the formal consultations for the closure of Achaleven Primary School will now be proceeding, and I encourage those in the community to participate in the consultations.

Attending this afternoon’s Rubbish Summit at the Rockfield Centre organised by the GRAB Trust to discuss local recycling and other refuse issues with other stakeholders in the community.

Congratulations to Oban Camanachd for winning yesterday's Macaulay Cup Final for the first time in 28 years at Mossfield in Oban

Attending tonight’s public meeting at Kilmore Village Hall organised by Galileo to discuss the Corr Chnoc windfarm proposals

Attending tonight’s meeting of Dunbeg Community Council to hear local residents concerns about local issues.

Attending this evening’s meeting of Kilmore and Kilbride Community Council to discuss the forestry proposals by Glenfeochan estate and to hear the concerns of local residents.

Attended tonight’s meeting of Kilninver and Kilmelford Community Council.

Attending this evening’s public exhibition at Dalmally Community Centre regarding the plans for the proposed hydro electric pumped storage scheme at Balliemeanoch on the eastern shore of Loch Awe, near Inveraray

It was good to get the chance earlier this week to meet with representatives of SSE to discuss their proposals for the connections to the Blarghour wind farm development near Inveraray.

Attended tonight’s meeting of Luing Community Council, along with my fellow ward councillor, Councillor Kieron Green, and noted the variety of issues in the community, including ferries, the school transport provision, and the ongoing school closure consultation.

Glad to see the North Pier pontoons so busy for the start of West Highland Yachting Week.

I was glad to support last weekend's coffee morning and fundraiser for the RNLI at St John's Cathedral.

Pleased to attend today’s Taynuilt Highland Games.

Some of the highlights from yesterday’s Inveraray Highland Games.