South Knapdale Community Council

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 9th September 2026, 7.30pm. 

Location: Kilberry Parish Church, Kilberry, PA29 6YB. Google map link here

The meeting agenda is here

Important Updates

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Land Management Plan Consultation Period

FLS are beginning the process of renewing their ten-year South Knapdale Land Management Plan to determine future management proposals. 

The deadline for consultations is Summer 2026

The email address to respond to the consultation is: enquiries.west@forestryandland.gov.scot 

Consultation documents can be accessed here

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Argyll and Bute Local Housing Strategy 2027-2032 – Resident Survey

You can access the online survey via the following link;  https://online1.snapsurveys.com/xqvsug

The survey will be open from Friday 10th July to Friday 4th September 2026.

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Electoral Registration

Register to vote today: gov.uk/register-to-vote

Electoral sign up poster

About the SKCC

The South Knapdale Community Council (SKCC) is a voluntary group of local residents who are elected to represent the views and interests of our community.

The area we represent can be found on this map: Argyll & Bute Community Councils Map

We act as a link between those who live here and public bodies such as Argyll & Bute Council, the police, and other organisations.

Our Role

➤ Hearing local concerns and ideas

➤ Commenting on planning and licensing applications on behalf of residents

➤ Speaking up on issues like roads, transport, broadband, health services, and policing

➤ Sharing information about services, plans, and developments

➤ Supporting community projects and events

➤ Helping ensure resilience during emergencies (e.g. storms, power cuts)

➤ Generally working to improve life in South Knapdale

Community Meetings

We meet quarterly, and to help meetings run smoothly and focus on what matters most, we ask residents to share any concerns or ideas with us beforehand — by email, letter, or in person.

Of course, we also warmly encourage you to come along. Our meetings aren’t only about formal business; they’re a chance to meet neighbours, share ideas over tea and coffee, and visit different corners of South Knapdale as meetings rotate between venues across the area.

You can view our Minutes of Meetings for details of previous discussions and decisions.

Councillors

Chair
Kara Paschalides
📧 chairman@skcc.scot

The Chair leads the council, sets meeting agendas, and represents the community to partners and authorities.


Secretary
Ed Tyler
📧 secretary@skcc.scot

The Secretary organises meetings, keeps records and minutes, and ensures follow-up on actions.

Treasurer
Jarl Van Den Berg
📧 treasurer@skcc.scot

The Treasurer manages the community council’s finances and reporting.

Councillors
Liza Stolton, Carina Spink, Brian Steven, John Campbell

Councillors engage with members of the community, represent the range of views, and support local initiatives.