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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
Archive for January, 2010
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Public sector budget cuts
Posted on January 31, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s budget is facing ‘years of cuts due to the debts run up by the UK Government’, Finance Secretary John Swinney said today. Speaking following a conference on Public Sector... -
Legal aid bid fails for Lewis and Harris Sunday swimming
Posted on January 29, 2010 | No CommentsA bid to secure legal aid to challenge Western Isles Council’s policy of closing sporting facilities in Lewis and Harris on a Sunday has failed. The legal aid request was... -
Western Isles Council welcomes inspection report
Posted on January 29, 2010 | No CommentsPublic agencies in the Western Isles are alert to circumstances when children may be at risk, and act quickly when children or members of the public contact them with concerns.... -
Thousands helped to cut heating bills
Posted on January 29, 2010 | No CommentsFigures released today show a record number of households got help to slash heating costs during the recent freezing conditions and heavy snowfalls. Hebrides news Today has learned that Nearly... -
MSP seeks assurances over Highland Airways routes
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today contacted the Government for more detail on their contingency plan to provide cover for lifeline island air routes should Highland Airways prove unable... -
Documents show MP took two years to act on Uist range jobs
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsDocuments released under Freedom of Information legislation confirm that Angus MacNeil, the MP for the Western Isles, was warned in July 2007 of the “significant” threat to jobs at the... -
Western Isles MP’s broadside over Uist Range jobs
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsThe SNP have expressed surprise that months after Labour climbed down over their threats to the Uist Range that they are still playing politics with jobs a Labour Government threatened.... -
End of the road for tobacco displays
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsMoves to make smoking less attractive to children were today approved by the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted to approve the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill which will bring... -
Hebrides anti dog fouling campaign
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles Council is again taking enforcement action to combat the problems created by dog fouling and straying in the islands. The mess caused by dog fouling is dirty, smelly... -
Fragile communities to get free online advice
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsPeople working to grow some of the Highlands and Islands most fragile communities are to benefit from free online access to a range of top tips and advice. The Scottish... -
Hospital hand washing improves
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsCompliance with hand washing procedures in Scottish hospitals now stands at 94 per cent, according to the latest statistics. Published today by Health Protection Scotland, the figures – for November... -
Western Isles Hospital ward reopen’s
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsClisham Ward is set to re-open later today, after being closed last Thursday when a small number of patients and staff started displaying symptoms of Norovirus (winter vomiting bug). Restricted... -
Funding for Lews Castle grounds
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsGrant funding of £14,174 for Lewis Castle Grounds has been awarded to Stornoway Trust to help spruce up local woodlands for people to enjoy. The cash boost will be used... -
Plans For new civic hub in Stornoway’s Perceval square
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe Comhairle is seeking further consultation with members of the public on proposals for the redevelopment of Perceval Square. So far, consultation responses show that 90% think the transformation of... -
Cautious welcome for scottish fish quota’s
Posted on January 27, 2010 | No CommentsAgreement on the 2010 harvest of fish stocks jointly managed between the EU and Norway has been reached in Brussels, along with a long-term deal on the future management of... -
Goverment must make quick decision on future of bull hire scheme
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Crofting Minister Roseanna Cunningham, after her comments at the Crofting Conference in Stornoway today regarding the Bull Hire Scheme. An interim... -
Stornoway townscape heritage initiative
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsPartners in the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) have recently agreed a number of changes to the project to ensure it can be delivered within the timescale and available budget. These... -
Future of west Harris in their own hands
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, last night attended the official handover by Environment Minister, Roseanna Cunningham, of the three West of Harris estates of Borve, Luskentyre and Scaristavore. The land... -
Fears for Highland Airway’s
Posted on January 25, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting on the news today that Highland Airways- due to “continuing problems”- has temporarily stopped taking bookings, Highlands & Islands MSP Jamie McGrigor said: ” I share my constituents’ concerns... -
Labour plan to tax crofters
Posted on January 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern isles MP Angus MacNeil has hit out at the Labour Government’s latest proposals which will mean the Crofting Industry will have to in future share the costs with the...