News

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Motiv8 2025 sports activity programme for pre-school and primary aged children - Bookings Open Friday 10 October at 12 noon.

On Wednesday 1 October Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar visited Anne Chalmer’s to mark her 100th birthday and presented her with a gift on behalf of the communities of the Western Isles.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 5pm on Friday 3 October until 11:59pm on Friday 3 October. An additional amber warning for wind covering Lewis and Harris has been issued from 11.59pm on Friday 3 October until 9pm on Saturday 4 October.

All Comhairle bus services in Lewis and Harris scheduled for Saturday 4 October 2025 are cancelled.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 5pm on Friday 3 October until 9am on Saturday 4 October.

Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called for a genuine shift in delivery and accountability while cautiously welcoming the announcement of the full public control of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service.

Cllr Uisdean Robertson has praised the resilience of the community and noted the extensive work of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and partners following the award of additional Transport Scotland funding to the sound of Barra ferry route.

A record 18 schools will take part in the preliminary stages of the National Schools Gaelic Debate 2025, which will be held at An Lanntair in Stornoway on the 4th and 5th of November.

The Care Inspectorate has assessed the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) as “very good”, following an inspection in August.

Developing the Young Workforce Outer Hebrides is hosting a renewable energy event in the Nicolson Institute on 1 October from 3.30pm to 6pm.