News (2018)
1 Appointment as Joint Vice President
Councillor Alasdair Macleod of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has been appointed as Joint Vice President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions’ influential Islands Commission for 2018/19.
2 Moonhackathon and Apollo 11 VR at Stornoway Library
On Friday 20th July, Stornoway Library is going to host a Moonhackathon for the very first time.
3 HTA Archive Project
A project led by the Comhairle’s archive service, Tasglann nan Eilean, has brought together and catalogued the entire archive of the Harris Tweed Authority.
4 Islands Bill Becomes Law
The Islands Bill has received Royal Assent and become an Act of the Scottish Parliament.
5 Voter Registration
Don’t lose your voice - residents in the Western Isles area urged to look out for their voter registration details in the post.
6 Blue-Green Algae
Recent samples taken at Loch a Bhaile, Shawbost Isle of Lewis have indicated the presence of blue-green algae. As a precautionary measure, notices have been posted next to the loch, warning that contact…
7 Children’s Screen Use Survey
The Outer Hebrides Children and Young People’s Improvement Collaborative is gathering information on the use of screens within families with young children and would welcome views at the survey below.
8 HIAL’s Preferred Control Centre Location ‘Disappointing’
Responding to HIAL’s announcement that Inverness is the preferred location for a proposed remote towers control centre, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Chairman of Transportation and Infrastructure, Cllr …
9 Probationer Wins National Award
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar would like to congratulate Abigail Treffry on receiving her Certificate of Full Registration by GTC Scotland. She received her award from Chief Executive Ken Muir and Deputy…
10 Funding for Macmillan
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has agreed to continue funding for the Macmillan benefits uptake service for people with cancer and other long term conditions.
11 Welcome For Cal-Mac Management Post
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed a Cal-Mac Ferries management post being located within the ferry company’s network. The move would allow for the job to be located in the Islands.
12 Warning Over Energy Savings Selling
Trading Standards are reminding residents to contact Home Energy Scotland on 08088 082282 when considering buying energy saving measures including solar panels, insulation and new boilers. Home Energy…