February 2018

The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor, Catherine MacEachen, who passed away aged 92 on Saturday 24th February 2018...

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar today held a very positive seminar at which Members heard that the Western Isles is on the brink of major renewables energy developments...

To prepare for the new ferry that has been procured by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), upgrade work is being proposed at the harbours at Tarbert (Harris), Lochmaddy and Uig...

Following the close of nominations for Directors of Western Isles Development Trust the following nominations were received for Lewis.  As more than two nominations were received a ballot of Ordinary …

Residents of the Western Isles are being encouraged to fill in a short survey on the early proposals for a World Class centre which will tell the story of the Iolaire tragedy...

Scottish Apprenticeship Week is the annual campaign to show that apprenticeships work for businesses, individuals and the economy. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is hosting a series of events to demonstrate…

A reminder to residents in the Western Isles that an election for eight Directors to serve on the Western Isles Development Trust is being undertaken...

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is to continue making representations to the UK and Scottish Governments regarding concerns over the arrangements and preferred option proposed by Highlands and Islands Airports…

Enhancing Learning and Teaching through the use of Digital Technology

At yesterday’s meeting of the Education, Sport and Children’s Services Committee, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Members were informed…

Comhairle Receives Additional £330k From Scottish Government To Support Development Of Gaelic Medium Education

In co-conjunction with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are offering an opportunity to students with Gaelic skills to be employed for ten weeks during summer 2018 in the Western Isles with …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Leader, Cllr Roddie Mackay, has called upon the UK Government ro reinstate the west coast based tug after yet another incident took place on Sunday morning.