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1 Fuel Update
The multi-agency Emergency Planning Coordinating Group for the Western Isles, WIEPCG, met today at 11am to discuss the recent fuel shortage in the islands.
2 Comhairle Responds to HIAL Parking Charges
Chairman of Transportation and Infrastructure, Cllr Uisdean Robertson, said: "The Comhairle is aware that there has been a huge increase in the number of parked cars at Stornoway Airport and recognises…
3 Major Investment Announced For Stornoway
The Scottish Government has awarded £2.3m of funding towards an ambitious scheme to regenerate large parts of the Newton and Goat Island areas.
4 Scottish Land Commission Public Meeting
Scottish Land Commission Invites Lewis Residents To Public Meeting. The Scottish Land Commission are continuing their successful series of public meetings this year, the second one of 2018 will take place…
5 Comhairle Secures Government Funding For Major Investment
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has been successful in attracting £2.3m from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) for a major investment programme in Newton, Stornoway.
6 World Earth Hour 2018
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to participate in World Earth Hour 2018.
For the ninth year running, the Comhairle will participate in World Earth Hour. Last year more than 10 million people in the UK, 172 …
7 Outer Hebrides Fisheries Conference 7/8 March 2018
Last week in Uist, a high profile Fisheries Conference was organised by the Comhairle and held in Benbecula on the theme, "Future Opportunities for Island Fisheries Communities."
8 New Chairman of Uist Economic Taskforce
Following a recent restructuring, the first meeting of the Uist Economic Taskforce Working Group took place on Friday 9th March.
9 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Flies Commonwealth Flag
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar today formally raised the Commonwealth Flag to celebrate Commonwealth Day.
The Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth…
10 Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
Comhairle Convener, Cllr Norman A MacDonald, today presented certificates to three apprentices employed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar who have recently achieved their Modern Apprenticeship Level 3 in Business…
11 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Launched
Elite athletes from the Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from a scheme designed to support travel costs in the islands.
12 Tribute To Former Councillor
The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor, Alasdair MacIlwraith, who passed away aged 89 on Saturday 3rd March 2018.