Residents have been thanked for showing community spirit in ‘horrendous’ weather conditions last week.
Len Scoullar, the Provost of Argyll and Bute Council, has expressed ‘heartfelt thanks’ to council workers and everyone who helped them.
Incidents included 40 people turning up to help clear snow around Cardross Primary School, while workers also took supplies to households which were completely cut off in Glen Fruin.
The council says that care staff made ‘extraordinary efforts’ to visit vulnerable people in our communities, while the council’s roads teams have been working round the clock to clear roads and footpaths where possible – faced with drifts of over 1.5 metres in some areas.
Cllr Scoullar said workers had dug out vehicles which had become stuck, helped the ambulance service transport people to hospital and helped to clear petrol station forecourts.
“Argyll and Bute is well-known for its strong community spirit and last week strengthened that when everyone pulled together during what were truly horrendous and challenging conditions,” he added.
“The communities of Helensburgh and Lomond, and Bute and Cowal were badly affected by the snow, but people got together to assist council staff in their duties and for that I am extremely grateful.
“We have no control over the weather and last week was extremely difficult for everyone, but it was very refreshing to see everyone doing their bit to help, and looking out for their neighbours.
“This has been a real team effort – people have gone well and truly beyond the call of duty.
“I would like to say a very special thank you to every single person who voluntarily assisted the council staff and any others who needed help. Your efforts and caring have been very special.”
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