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Category: Covid-19 Coronavirus update
Easter Holiday Lockdown for Eager Holiday-makers.
The Jura Community Council would like to remind those that have self-catering , B & B’s and second homes on the island, that the next couple of weeks could see people wanting to visit for the holidays despite tight lockdown…
2 weekly bin collection starts week beginning 6th April
Two weekly bin collections on Monday 6 April 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. Please put out up to…
Coronavirus update and Easter opening hours
The latest from the Surgery… New cases continue to be reported on Jura. The peak of infections is expected to be in the next 2-3 weeks – social distancing and vigilance must be maintained at the present time. Please only…
Waltons of Oban trial Marks & Spenser food service for Jura
Waltons of Oban will be offering a Marks & Spencer delivery service due to Tesco slots being difficult to access. This is a trial service exclusively for Jura customers and will be done via email. Please contact Eric directly on…
Changes to shop opening hours
From week commencing 6th April 2020 Shop opening hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-1.30pm / 2.30pm-5pm Tuesday, Friday: 9am-1.30pm / 4pm-5pm Saturday: closed Post Office Monday – Friday: 9am-1pm To allow for the extra orders and deliveries, the shop will now…
Protecting Jura from Covid – We need your help
As a small place with many vulnerable residents and fragile services (not to mention a significant distance from an ITU bed) we as a community must do everything we can to save our island from a major COVID-19 outbreak and reduce…
Coronavirus Caring for People Helpline Argyll & Bute
A dedicated helpline has been set up for people across Argyll and Bute who may need help during the coronavirus outbreak. The Caring for People helpline brings together partner agencies and covers a wide range of issues including help for…
Press release from NFU Scotland
PUBLIC ASKED TO EXERCISE RESPONSIBLY WHEN ON FARMLAND As the public exercise in the countryside during lockdown, NFU Scotland is reminding of the importance of controlling their dogs, employing social distancing and adhering to signage requests. As Government enforces ‘lockdown’…
Police Scotland
From today, our officers have enhanced powers to safeguard the public and ensure we all comply with legislation designed to stop the spread of #coronavirus. Our approach will take the following 4 steps: Engage, explain, encourage, and enforce if necessary.…