News (2022)
1 Tribute to Former Councillor
The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former North Uist and Benbecula Councillor Neil Beaton who has passed away at his home in Knockintorran, North Uist.
2 Short-term Let Licensing Scheme
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding hosts and operators of the new short-term let licensing scheme.
From 1 October 2022, all short-term let accommodation will need a licence, unless specifically excluded.…
3 Draft Gaelic Language Plan 2022-2027
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has prepared a draft of its new Gaelic Language Plan for 2022-2027, in terms of Section 3 of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005.
4 Severe Weather – Yellow Warning
Friday 30th September 2022
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for the Western Isles from 0800hrs tomorrow to 1500hrs. The front moves in from midnight with the rain first, Southerly winds will …
5 Comhairle Welcomes Best Value Report
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes the newly published Best Value Assurance Report from Audit Scotland which notes the many strengths of the Comhairle whilst highlighting that there continue to be challenges…
6 Tickets to go on sale for OH!CON
Tickets go on ‘sale’ this Saturday, 1 October 2022, for OH!CON, the Outer Hebrides’ first comic con which is taking place in Stornoway on Saturday 29 October. If you love comics, science fiction, fantasy…
7 Volunteer for the Fostering & Adoption Panel
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is looking for people with experience of Fostering or Adoption to volunteer for the Fostering & Adoption Panel that helps the local authority ensure services are run well…
8 Become a volunteer Children’s Panel Member
A reminder that the Eilean Siar Area Support Team will be holding an online Information Session, through Microsoft Teams, this evening (Monday 26 September 2022 at 6.00pm) for anyone who is interested…
9 Pointers Youth Centre
Pointers Youth Centre is holding an Open Afternoon (1.30-4.30pm) to celebrate its 30th birthday on Friday 23rd September 2022.
10 Lifeguard Training Course
The Sports and Leisure Service is holding a Lifeguard training course in October to assist with recruitment of staff.
11 Short-term let Licensing Scheme
The Scottish Government introduced mandatory licensing for short-term lets earlier this year requiring local authorities to establish licensing schemes by 1 October 2022.
12 Housing Needs Surveys
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has extended the deadline for responses to the Housing Needs Survey to 5pm on Friday, 30th September 2022.