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Enrolment is now open for children entering nursery, P1 and S1 in Comhairle schools and centres for August 2025 onwards. Parents and carers should enrol eligible children by Friday 7th March 2025.

Cllr Donald Crichton, Chair of the Comhairle’s Sustainable Development Committee has welcomed the award of Creative Scotland funding to four Western Isles based organisations.

Islands Councils have appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each local authority area.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is producing a book as part of celebrations to mark its 50th Anniversary in May 2025.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's Education and Children's Services Department is delighted to announce the launch of a new digital book of Gaelic songs which was developed and trialled at Stornoway Child Care Centre. The book was created by Fiona MacLeod, Manager of the Child Care Centre and Mairi MacNeil, Early Years Practitioner.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the only Scottish Council named as a finalist in the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Energy Awards.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 1pm on Friday 24 January until 6am on Saturday 25 January.

Young voices from Na h-Eileanan an Iar have spoken, thanks to a new survey conducted by Alannah Logue and Ellie Denehy, the Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) for the Western Isles.

The issue affecting some Comhairle telecare alarms has been resolved. The Faire service is now fully functional and restored to normal service.

Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has paid tribute to former Member of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Mr Angus A Morrison, who passed away on 19 January 2025.