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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has established a Major Development Oversight Board in response to the significant number of major renewable energy projects and related activities anticipated to commence in the Outer Hebrides from late 2026.

The space ambitions of the Outer Hebrides have taken a step forward, with the initial phase of construction of the Spaceport 1 sub-orbital launch site set to start today, Monday 18 November.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council are jointly seeking to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the island's authorities.

The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (OHCPP) and its Anti-Poverty Sub-group Partners are engaging in a Winter Campaign against Poverty to help raise awareness of a range of financial and other interventions that are available to help reduce the cost-of-living effects over this Winter period.

Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Councillor Kenny Macleod, has paid tribute to former Councillor Donnie ‘Leody’ Macleod, who passed away on Saturday 23 November at the age of 95.

On Thursday 14 November a defibrillator was unveiled at Taigh Shiphoirt, Stornoway in memory of former resident Ina Macdonald.

This year’s Youth Work Week was celebrated with a series of events highlighting the positive work happening with young people across the Western Isles.

Following a successful tour of Highlands and Island venues the popular Seinn Spioradail Exhibition will be in Museum nan Eilean, Benbecula from 16 November 2024. Visitors can learn more about sacred song traditions of the region and explore sound recordings, film, objects, and a digital archive, soundmap and interactive virtual tour.

In this testimonial Stephen Campbell explains why he and his wife, Emma,​​chose Gaelic Medium Education for their children.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar calls for urgent reform of the system of appointments to the Boards of CMAL and Calmac following the appointment of two mainland-based Board members.