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There is an ongoing issue affecting some Comhairle telecare alarms. A solution to the issue has been identified but it is likely to be early next week before the service returns to normal.

Due to the adverse weather the following schools are closed or have a delayed opening:

Innovative and transformational decarbonisation initiatives are being sought that align with Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ) objectives.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the award of £365,000 of Scottish Government funding to two heritage projects in Uist.

The annual remembrance service for HMY Iolaire will take place at 1pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025 (New Year’s Day) at the Iolaire Memorial, Holm.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will need to identify up to £2 million of savings to ensure a balanced Comhairle Budget for 2025-26.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's Barra Day Centre Support Service has been described as "sector leading" in a Care Inspectorate Report which awarded it the highest possible evaluation.

An update for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Social Work and Social Care services during the yellow weather warning

Cllr Donald Crichton, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's Sustainable Development Committee, has welcomed the acquisition of the Arnish yard by Spanish shipbuilding firm Navantia.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 7am on Saturday 21 December to 9pm on Sunday 22 December.