November
1 Lewis Teacher wins Cycle Training Award
A primary school teacher based in Lewis has been recognised with a prestigious award from Bikeability Scotland, the national cycle training programme for school children, managed by Cycling Scotland.
2 Be Bright – Be Seen
The multi-agency Operational Road Safety Group is calling on the Western Isles public to ‘Be Bright – Be Seen’ when venturing outdoors in the coming winter. This message is integral to a wider campaign…
3 Comhairle Secures Bridge Money
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes yesterday’s announcement from Scottish Government on the allocation of capital grants from its Local Bridge Maintenance Fund.
4 Lifeline Ferry Services
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called on Scottish Ministers to step in to ensure the lifeline ferry services to North Uist and Harris are maintained at the level committed to in the Clyde and Hebrides …
5 Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ): whole of Great Britain
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across the whole of Great Britain as of 5pm on 3 November 2021. It introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers (including those who…
6 Significant Impact on Care at Home Service
Like many Health and Social Care Partnerships, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Care at Home Service has been significantly impacted upon by the recent COVID rates in the Western Isles.
7 Pier Number 1 Car Park
The car park at Pier Number 1 (Old Ferry Terminal adjacent to Caledonian Hotel) will be closed from 6pm on Monday 8 November for a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
8 Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Election of Director: November 2021
The Comhairle’s Election Office is reminding electors who are eligible to vote in the Sealladh na Beinne Mòire – Election of Director, that Postal Ballots must be returned to the Election Office, Comhairle…
9 Young People’s Participation In Funding Decisions
The Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) have been awarded funding through the Scottish Governments ‘Rural Communities Testing Change’ fund to jointly explore the development…