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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is urging haulage companies across the Western Isles to explore the HGV Market Resilience Fund. The fund aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) throughout Scotland.

The Comhairle's Environmental Health team has been notified that there are raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Carloway.

Biotoxins are affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Roag: Eilean Chearstaigh, Eilean Scarastaigh.

First Minister John Swinney MSP has confirmed the continuation of Road Equivalent Tariff (RET), giving reassurance for both island residents and visitors.

The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in Western Isles has issued letters to electors in Ward 7 (An Taobh Siar Agus Nis) and Ward 8 (Loch A Tuath) regarding postal voting for UK Parliamentary elections.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has already welcomed the passing of The Scottish Languages Bill by the Scottish Parliament and looks forward to working closely with communities, Government, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and other partner agencies to implement Strategic and Locality Plans in accordance with statutory Guidelines and Advice which are due to be published shortly by Scottish Government.

Eilean Siar Energy was formally launched today, Tuesday 15 July in Stornoway, marking a significant milestone in work to bring stakes in island windfarm projects into community control.

The Comhairle's Environmental Health team has been notified that the raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins at East Loch Roag have returned to safe levels.

Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has asked for clarity regarding Scottish Government’s position on Road Equivalent Tariff (RET).

Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has welcomed the award of £300,000 of funding to progress the Comhairle’s work on Public Service Reform.