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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 February 12th, 2010
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Western Isles Council provides funds for community run project’s
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsOver £190,000 worth of grant money to local community groups has been agreed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Sustainable Development Committee in a move to support community led projects. The... -
Hebrides crofters put views to comittee
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Environment Committee will meet in Thurso later this month to hear about the challenges facing crofting in the 21st century as it scrutinises the... -
BBc Alba backed by scottish government
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe BBC Trust’s review of BBC Alba was debated in the Scottish Parliament today. Following unanimous agreement of the motion (as amended), the Minister for Gaelic Fiona Hyslop said: “Today’s... -
HIE Chief Executive to take on green energy role
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsSandy Cumming CBE, Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the past nine and a half years, plans to leave the organisation next month and take on a... -
New funds to fix roads
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsNew funding will be made available to help fix damage to roads after this winters unprecedented weather. SNP Finance Secretary John Swinney is to give an extra £5 million to... -
Debate continues over Stornoway town hall
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe Comhairle has an agreed policy position in regard to the Town Hall and the usage of the facility. This is based around the Town Hall becoming a multi-functional /...