July 2019
1 Loss of Landlines - Grogarry
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called on neighbours to look out for each other given the continuing unavailability of landline phone calls, including the 999 system, in the Grogarry area of South Uist.
2 Eat Safe Award - Isle of Harris Distillery Canteen
The Eat Safe Award is granted by the Environmental Health Service of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in conjunction with Food Standards Scotland.
3 Youngsters’ DofE Success Marked at Holyrood Palace
On 5th July, 2 young people from the Westside Open Group & Sir E Scott Open Group attended a presentation in the gardens of Holyrood Palace,
4 Freshwater Blue-Green Algal Bloom
Recent samples taken at Loch Ordais, South Bragar have indicated the presence of blue-green algae.
5 Goathill Turf Cutting
Earlier today, we were delighted to welcome Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, to formally mark the commencement of the Goathill Farm Care and Housing Development,…
6 Planning Application
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has issued a statement on a planning application in connection with a proposed Spaceport at Scolpaig, North Uist.
7 Natwest International Island Games XVIII Gibraltar 2019
The 2019 WIIGA Squad flew back to Stornoway following a successful and thoroughly enjoyable week of high-level international competition at the NatWest International Island Games XVIII Gibraltar 2019.
8 Freshwater Blue-Green Algal Bloom
Recent samples taken at Loch nan Ritheanan, Keose have indicated the presence of blue-green algae.
9 High Levels of Shellfish Toxin - East and West Loch Roag
Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified raised levels of shellfish toxins in East and West Loch Roag.
10 New Care and Housing Development at Goathill Farm
Over the next three years, the land adjacent to Goathill Farm will be transformed providing a new care facility for Lewis and affordable housing for residents of Stornoway.
11 WIIGA Kit Presentation
WIIGA’s main sponsor, The Scottish Salmon Company, today presented the WIIGA squad with their kit for the upcoming NatWest International Island Games in Gibraltar. The team of 34 athletes plus management,…
12 Information on Bus Services Redesign
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has today issued further information in relation to the Redesign of Public Bus Services.