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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… »
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Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestone
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP’s 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in party membership in the islands was a measure of... -
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of Conservation
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra will be heard in the Scottish Parliament. The motion... -
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversary
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it’s first anniversary, since attaining full university status on febuary the 1st 2011 the organisation which includes Lewis castle college and it’s... -
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount scheme
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air Discount Scheme by excluding business, public sector and charities from... -
Progress on sheep identification
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID (electronic identification). Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead, while in Brussels, took... -
Loganair’s 50th Anniversary
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as “Scotland’s Airline”. Chairman Scott Grier was joined by Glasgow Airport managing director Amanda McMillan to... -
Western Isles council leader thanks the public
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the Comhairle’s recent series of budget consultation meetings. Councillor Campbell said: ‘This... -
SHAMED continues campaign against unnecessary Marine Environmental Designations
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsYou may be aware that the Sound of Barra marine Special Area of Conservation (“SAC”) consultation period has ended and that SNH will be compiling a report for the Minister... -
Allan makes case for fair fuel on day of Stornoway meeting
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsWestern isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today publicly called for Scottish Fuels to explain their “unfathomable” pricing structure for fuel in the Western Isles. Speaking in advance of tonight’s public meeting... -
Scanlon welcomes planned investment in Western Isles roads
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsMary Scanlon, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands and Party Spokesperson for Tourism, has welcomed a response from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar which indicates that the council intends... -
Allan writes to transport minister over new Stornoway ferry tender
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to Transport Minister, Keith Brown, to ask for information on when a tender will be issued to build a new vessel for... -
Planning the future of Diabetes Services in the Western Isles
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsA Diabetes Conference is to be held next month (February) to help plan how Western Isles Diabetes Services can be developed in the future. Those with an interest in Diabetes Services are... -
Crofting Commission Election attracts good response with 29 candidates
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsThere will be a contest in five of the six constituencies within the Crofting Commission<http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/elections/croftingcommission/>; electoral area. A total of 28 candidates will contest the five constituencies of: * Shetland;... -
Way ahead for inshore fishing
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsTo ensure that inshore fishing in Scotland is sustainable and coordinated, the Scottish Government will support the delivery of a new strategy for the inshore fleet. In 2009 six Inshore... -
Public participation invited to further improve audiology services in the Western Isles
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsMembers of the public are being invited to join an Audiology Service Working Group to further enhance Audiology Services in the Western Isles. A new Audiology Service in the Western... -
Hope for Stornoway’s Peacocks
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe administrators of Peacocks say they’ve received huge interest from potential buyers. KPMG says that within the first two days , it had over 100 conversations with interested parties looking... -
Scottish fuels boss will address public meeting
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe boss of a national oil distribution company will return to the Western Isles next week to explain why his company is not to blame for the high cost of... -
Search for new panel members hits Western Isles
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsA new nationwide campaign to recruit Children’s Panel members is underway as a local appeal for potential new recruits in the Western Isles commences. With the campaign aiming to attract... -
Western Isles MSP obtains meeting for hauliers
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsSNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, today confirmed that Keith Brown, Minister for Transport, has agreed to his request for a meeting with hauliers about the changes... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes marine harvest go ahead for new salmon farm sites
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the confirmation from Marine Harvest that it will go-ahead with two new salmon farms for the Western Isles. The sites at Stulaigh, near...