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[ Wednesday, 01 June 2022 - Thursday, 30 June 2022 ]
1 Local Government By-Elections: 30 June 2022 - Postal Vote Deadline
Electors in the Barraigh agus Bhatarsaigh and Sgìr’ Ùige agus Carlabhagh Wards are reminded that the deadline for applying for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 15 June 2022.
2 Pointers Youth Centre – 30 years of supporting young people in Lewis and Harris
Last week was Carers Week 2022 so when better to tell you about our Young Carers groups?! A Young Carer is someone aged 25 and under who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability,…
3 Water Scarcity
Advice for Private Water Supply Owners/Users
Update: June 2022
In the event of water scarcity due to dry weather, there is an emergency assistance scheme for private water supply users.
Scottish Water…
4 Disability Sport Workshops
Boccia Leaders Award
Monday 4th July 2022 - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Boccia is the fastest-growing Paralympic sport and can be played by people…
5 New Settlement Officer Appointed in Outer Hebrides
People looking to live, work or study in Uist will be sure of a warm welcome to island life with the help of a new dedicated settlement officer.
6 Avian flu outbreak
The Comhairle is aware that an unusually high number of dead seabirds are being seen on local beaches throughout the islands
7 Community Ownership Round 2 Opens
Details of The UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund Round 2 have been published. This fund helps communities take ownership of assets at risk of closure. It is only open to bids from community organisations.
8 Views Sought for Outer Hebrides Tourism Infrastructure Plan
The Outer Hebrides Tourism sector provides welcome benefits to the islands and many communities and businesses rely on the industry to remain sustainable and prosper. Consequently, local tourism infrastructure…
9 How to have your say on the 30th of June
Before the council by-elections on Thursday 30 June, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding voters of some simple steps to take to make sure they can have their say in the elections.
10 CNES Offers Care Discussions
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is offering the opportunity for individuals in the Western Isles to speak 1 to 1 with current social care or training office staff about careers in the care sector.
11 Eat Safe Awards
The Eat Safe Award is granted by the Environmental Health Service of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in conjunction with Food Standards Scotland. The award is available to all establishments selling food directly…
12 Young People Are Great Campaign
DYW Outer Hebrides is looking for young people, education providers and employers to participate in the national “Young People Are Great” (YPAG) campaign.
The campaign runs from 6th – 10th June and is…