Geilston Hall, Cardross

28/08/2026

Would you be interested in being part of our friendly committee.

We meet roughly 4 to 6 times a year so not too time intensive. Most other items are dealt with by email.

If you want to know more about joining the committee or becoming a Trustee please get in touch!

30/06/2026

****CONSULTATION OPEN!****

Take up the opportunity to have your say, as visitors to Helensburgh, and our closest Council Leisure area; if you don’t want to see Common Good Land sold off for retail and supermarket development.

Click on the link and submit by the deadline of 10TH AUGUST! That’s only 6weeks ….

💻: 📱: ✏️ : ☑️

Today, Argyll and Bute Council has finally opened a public consultation about its plans to sell Common Good land, on a prime waterfront location, in Helensburgh for a supermarket development.

The consultation will be open until midday on 10th August.

Common Good land is special and protected by law for the benefit of the people of Helensburgh. The Council is only a custodian of the land and not the owner – it belongs to all of us. Argyll and Bute Council needs permission from the people of Helensburgh to sell Common Good land.

Once sold, Common Good land is lost forever.

If you want to safeguard the site for community benefit for future generations and stop the development of a supermarket in this location, you should take part – and encourage your friends, neighbours and family to do the same.

We have only 6 weeks to get our voices heard.

The consultation only asks you to provide your views on the proposal and your postcode.

Helensburgh Community Council recommends you respond with the following precise wording to minimise any confusion:

"I object to the proposed disposal of the Helensburgh Waterfront Common Good land. I do not support any sale or commercial development, including for a supermarket. The site has not lost its Common Good character. This land should remain protected as Common Good property and be retained for the benefit of the people of Helensburgh. I ask the Council to preserve its Common Good status and ensure it continues to be used for public benefit and public use."

Use this link below to paste the text above into your consultation response:
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-community/community-planning/consultations/consultation/helensburgh-waterfront-consultation

If you can add a sentence or two about why this land matters to you and how you use it, that would be even better.

Please ask all your friends, family and neighbours to do the same.

We have six weeks to protect our Common Good land at the waterfront and stop a supermarket development on this site.

This land is our land. Make your voice heard today.



Photo Robin Smith

03/06/2026

😀 The Cardross Community Council has had some long standing members who are now retiring and CCC would welcome fresh new faces! This can be a short or long term commitment.. it is what you make it and what suits you.

🏠 If you are passionate about the village; it’s surrounding area; improving and would enjoy helping to make an impact for you, your family, neighbours and wider community see our info below and be sure to get in touch.

🗓️ Or pop along to a meeting and see for yourself and chat to members and learn more about the role.

04/05/2026

⭐️What a night!!⭐️

💃 Dancing Queens 🪩

🇬🇷 Mezze 🫒

🍷 Yamas ! 🥂

💕 A special thank you to everyone who came along to support the hall with our Mamma Mia - The Celebration fundraiser.

🥰 We hope you all had a fantastic night! We raised over £1,000 for the halls refurbishment fund!

📸 Enjoy the photos!! Xx

☺️ Special thank you to Morrisons Dumbarton! Who kindly donated to our evening!! Thanks for supporting your local community!! 🙏

18/04/2026

😃 A big THANK YOU to everyone who has bought tickets to our Mamma Mia inspired Ladies Night.

🎟️ We’re now SOLD OUT! Every table space at the ‘taverna’ is now filled and we’re all set to celebrate Donna style! 🥂

🍾 Bring your own bottle;
🕺🏼 Bring your own costume (optional);
🪩 but definitely bring your dancing shoes!!

🇬🇷 See you on the 2nd of May! Èfcharisto!

17/04/2026

A fab evening awaits for a local night … Cardross Supper Club! See more details in the link below. 👇

Cardross Supper Club – Cardross Church Hall, Sat May 16, 2026 - Join us for the first Cardross Supper Club, designed to bring the local community together! Enjoy a delicious spread of Mexican food lovingly prepared by foodie Susan and other locals, plus a complimentary welcome drink on arrival. Th...

12/04/2026

Please take the opportunity of the extension of deadline to April 30th to comment via the survey form on Argyll and Bute Council's proposal for the Waterfront for LDP3 as stated in their Topic Paper 15: Town Centres and Retail page 23. Let them know your views.

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"Current plans for the site include single-story commercial units, including a unit large enough for a supermarket, and smaller units, an area for a skate park and additional car parking. The proposal was agreed through a tendering process, with the Council announcing the preferred bidder in 2024.

However, the town’s community council has continually opposed to these proposals citing concerns including the
livelihood of existing local businesses, loss of waterfront views, and the potential relocation of the existing supermarket in the existing town centre which could leave a large vacancy.
The Community Council have put forward alternative proposals which are detailed in the Local Place Plan. This includes the development of a state-of-the-art skatepark, flexible event space, public green space and public realm improvements, a mixture of permanent retail pods and pop-up space and improved parking facilities. They vision the proposal as a community-focused alternative that aims to create an inclusive space for residents and visitors.

The Planning Authority recognises the Community Council views and proposals. However, the Waterfront Development outlined in the summary of evidence is agreed and is acceptable in principle with regard to existing planning policy."