The Cooperative in Bowmore can now offer deliveries to Jura. This is great news and well done Sheena for keeping on at them! It will work in a sort of personal shopping service way but we need to collect from…
Category: Jura Community Council
Update on food shopping for Jura
The JDT, JCC and Islay & Jura Emergency planning group are all working very hard to try and keep a healthy supply of groceries coming to the island. The Jura stores team are doing an amazing job at supplying the…
Government Guidance for Employers and Businesses
Latest information on guidance for good practice, shift-working, sick pay etc. Follow the link here.
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…
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…
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…
Changes to bins, roads and amenity services.
During the current coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak, circumstances change regularly. Keeping people safe from the spread of coronavirus means making changes to how we work. We must concentrate on the services that will help to keep people safe, and that…
CalMac introduces Essential Lifeline Timetable
West Coast Ferry Operator CalMac is introducing an Essential Lifeline Timetable from tomorrow (Friday 27 March) as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The new reduced timetable, which will run for an initial three-week period, comes amidst a lockdown…