News (2022)
1 Lionel and Shawbost Pools Reopen to the Public
CnES Sport and Health are delighted to announce the reopening of swimming pools at Lionel and Shawbost schools.
2 Museum nan Eilean early closure Saturday 14th May 2022
Please note: Museum nan Eilean Lews Castle will be closing early at 14.00 on Saturday 14th May due to staff illness.
3 New Comhairle to Meet
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will meet next week to choose a new Leader, Convener and Committee Chairs.
4 Recent Success of the Outer Hebrides YLAG
Each YLAG area was able to open a small grant for applications to further support the YLAG objectives and benefit the community’s youth population. This funding was an opportunity for young people to …
5 New Sporting Memories sessions to launch across the Western Isles
The Sporting Memories Foundation, with support from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, are launching social activity clubs across the islands with a focus on reducing mental health issues and social isolation…
6 Annual Surface Dressing Programme
The Comhairle will be commencing the annual surface dressing programme of works on Monday 9th of May 2022 for approximately 6 to 8 weeks across the Western Isles. Works will commence in the Harris area…
7 Western Isles Development Trust – Youth Summer Activities Fund 2022
Following the successful uptake of the fund in 2021, where £16,000 was distributed to 14 separate community bodies across the Western Isles to encourage youth activity last summer, WIDT is now launching…
8 South Beach, Perceval Square & Tarbert Carpark Resurfacing Closures
The Comhairle would like to give advance notice of the following dates for closures and restrictions in parking availability of South Beach Carpark, Perceval Square Carpark and Tarbert Carpark to allow…
9 Census Deadline Approaching
Residents in the Western Isles are being urged to complete Census forms to provide vital information for the future of public services.
10 Licensing of Short-term Lets
Following the introduction of new legislation, the Comhairle must have a Short-Term Let licensing scheme in place by October 2022.
Anyone renting accommodation for short term accommodation will require…
11 Make sure you’re ready to have your say on 5 May
With just a week left until people in the Western Isles go to the polls, the Returning Officer is urging voters to get ready for the upcoming council elections.
12 No Elections In Wards 1, 6 and 11 on 5th May
Voters in the uncontested wards of Ward 1 - Barraigh Agus Bhatarsaigh, Ward 6 - Sgìr’ Ùige agus Carlabhagh and Ward 11 - Sgìre an Rubha are reminded that no elections will be taking place on 5th May, …