We’re hoping that we can persuade the council to work with us on a more innovative solution for Jura.” Read more about: “The future beyond 23/24 is still very uncertain. “This is good news for people who would otherwise struggle to use online facilities and means the building can continue to be used by community groups, by people who need digital and printing services etc., and to produce the Jottings (amongst other things!), as well as securing the future of a job for another year. “Thank you to everyone who helped with this (both in the community and in the council) – it was a huge piece of work. Jura Development Trust said: “We’re relieved to tell you that Argyll and Bute agreed to retain facilities on the island for people to access council services from the service point for another year. “This result is a tribute to the efforts of members of the local community to speak up in support of our call to retain the service, and why local community democratic representation is so important.” Tiree Community Council convenor Phyl Meyer said: “We are delighted with the news that the vital nature of the on-island council service point in Tiree has been recognised and safeguarded from the proposed cuts. It appears councillors did listen, voting to scrap the unpopular plan, alongside cuts to school crossing patrollers and funding for parent and toddler groups. “We’re on the edge and we’re a small community, and unless our councillors really shout from the rooftops, we get lost.”
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