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ALLAN WELCOMES “ENCOURAGING” NEWS FOR ISLAND CHARITIES ON AIR FARESWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today received an “encouraging” response from Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP,… »
ALLAN MEETS WITH COMHAIRLE AND HIE OVER UIST BUILDERSWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday met with representatives of both the Comhairle and Highlands and Islands… »
Crackdown on Unlicensed Car Sellers in the Western IslesTrading Standards and the Northern Constabulary have announced that they will be enforcing a crackdown on unlicensed car… »
DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENTS IN THE ISLESCommunities throughout the islands will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month with a series of Jubilee… »
North MSPs and UNISON join ranks to try and save civilian Police jobs and quality of service in North and Moray.Highlands & Islands Labour MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart, have linked up with a team from UNISON, representing Police… »- ALLAN WELCOMES PROGRESS ON BARRA AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENTWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed a response he has received from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, which confirms… »
Workers in the Western Isles walk thousands of milesBusinesses throughout the Western Isles have clocked up more than 13,146 miles in a challenge designed to increase the physical… »
New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
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ALLAN WELCOMES PROGRESS ON BARRA AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT
Posted on May 22, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed a response he has received from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, which confirms that the Government hopes to have an order placed with an... -
Roads Surface Dressing Underway
Posted on May 7, 2012 | No CommentsThe Comhairle’s 2012 roads surface dressing programme is starting on the 7th May with a week of work in Barra. It is envisaged that the mobile works will then transfer... -
Scottish FA visit Western Isles
Posted on April 21, 2012 | No CommentsPeter Budge, Scottish FA Football Development Officer was delighted to accept an invitation from Hella Bickle, Active Schools Coordinator to deliver two Scottish FA Coach Education courses over the weekend... -
Western Isles MSP writes to Comhairle over Barra childcare services
Posted on March 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has written to the Comhairle following a recent meeting with the Barra Children’s Centre about the future of childcare services on the island. Dr... -
Allan speaks in parliamentary debate on Barra mSAC
Posted on February 8, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today spoke in the Scottish Parliament to express the strength of opposition which exists amongst people in Barra to the proposals for an mSAC designation... -
Allan to restate opposition to Barra Sac in parliamentry deabate
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, will be taking part in the Members Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday about the Marine SAC designations in Barra. Alasdair Allan commented: “Wednesday’s... -
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... -
Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of Conservation
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of Conservation (pSAC). Labour MSPs have echoed concerns raised by local... -
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... -
Praise for volunteers who rescued rower
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsA lifeboat crew who rescued a charity rower after his oar had broken have been praised for their professionalism during the long call-out. Volunteers from the RNLI station at Barra... -
SNH respond to Allan’s call to protect Barra airport from SAC designation
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has received a positive response from Scottish Natural Heritage to his letter asking them to consider removing the areas around the airport at Traigh Mhòr... -
Barra airport shortlisted for most stunning global airport approach accolade
Posted on October 18, 2011 | No CommentsBarra airport is delighted to announce its short-listing as one of the world’s most stunning airport approaches by private jet booking network, PrivateFly.com. The panel, which was looking for airport... -
Barra police officers recognised at Bravery awards
Posted on October 8, 2011 | No CommentsFour Northern Constabulary officers have been recognised for their bravery at this week’s national Brave@Heart awards in Edinburgh. PC Blair McMaster (35) and PC Michael Gallie (31) who are both... -
Western Isles MSP officially opens Barra Mod
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, will tonight officially open the first Mod Ionadail Bharraigh is Bhatarsaigh in Castlebay. Dr Allan will also be chairing a number of... -
Western Isles MSP asks marine Scotland to meet with community over sac
Posted on September 26, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today asked Marine Scotland to meet with both the community in Barra and with the fishing community to engage with the community’s concerns about... -
Western Isles MSP comments on Barra mSAC announcements
Posted on August 19, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented on the decision to designate a marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC) near Mingulay and to open a scientific consultation on a similar designation... -
Physiotherapy clients urged to remember to return items of loaned equipment
Posted on August 4, 2011 | No CommentsPhysiotherapy clients who have been loaned small items of equipment in the past are being asked to return the items to Western Isles Hospitaland Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh to ensure that the equipment can continue to be used... -
Macneil invites NHS Western Isles and Comhairle to meeting in Barra
Posted on July 26, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus Macneil is inviting the Chief Executive of NHS Western Isles, Mr Gordon Jamieson and the Chief Executive of Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar, Mr Malcolm Burr to... -
Barra Hotel up for sale
Posted on July 24, 2011 | No CommentsIt was one of the stars of the Channel 4 TV series ‘An Island Parish’ and now the Barra Beach Hotel, which overlooks the stunning Tangasdale Beach, has been put... -
Allan meets NHS Western Isles over new St Brendans hospital
Posted on July 19, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has pressed NHS Western Isles for a timescale on a new hospital in Barra and received an assurance that a “decision in principle” will be...