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1 Calmac Ferry Service Puts Island Communities at Disadvantage
A technical issue has prevented the Stornoway to Ullapool ferry service from sailing today, the freight run has also been cancelled. The Loch Seaforth is currently in Ullapool awaiting repairs. This is…
2 Comhairle Welcomes Change in Travel Restrictions
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed an announcement from Scottish Government today that COVID travel restrictions are to come into line with the rest of Scotland from 26th April 2021, enabling travel…
3 Commemorative Iolaire Tweed Features in Refurbished Comhairle Chamber
Iolaire Tweed
Communications are being improved at public buildings across the islands as refurbishment works…
4 Training Team Move to Town Hall
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Accredited Skills and Training Team has today (12 April) moved to Stornoway Town Hall.
The historic building, first opened in 1905, will act as a base for the Comhairle’s Apprenticeship…
5 Condolence Page for the Duke of Edinburgh
Condolence Page for the Death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: all those wishing to send condolences can do so on the Website of The Royal Family
6 Comhairle Pays Tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
It is with deepest sadness that the Comhairle notes the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. He passed away on Friday 9 April at the age of 99.
7 Public Performance Report
Councils have a duty under the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 to report publicly their performance in delivering their services. The Public Performance Report 2019-20 is the latest annual PPR …
8 Local Authorities Lead Role in Regional Development Funds
The UK Government recently announced the launch of three new Funds: the Community Renewal Fund; the Levelling Up Fund and the Community Ownership Fund.
9 Postal Voting for Scottish Parliament Election, 6 May 2021
Electors in the Western Isles who wish to vote by post in the Scottish Parliament Election on Thursday 6 May 2021 must apply for a Postal Vote by 5 pm on Tuesday, 6 April 2021.
10 Uist Economic Taskforce Working Group Meeting
The Uist Economic Taskforce UET) Working Group met recently in Uist to continue to progress a range of key strategic projects and initiatives.
Cllr. Iain A. MacNeil, Chairman of the UET Working Group…
11 Notice of Poll
Scottish Parliamentary Election – Constituency Contest Na h-Eileanan an Iar Constituency Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll
A poll will be held on 6 May 2021 between 7am and 10pm
The following…
12 Swimming Pool Update
Sport and Health staff across the Outer Hebrides have been working as quickly as possible to get swimming pools back into action following the Scottish Government’s decision to move the islands into Level…