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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… »
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Archive
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Electricity transmission charges may be capped in the Outer Hebrides
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsAt the Low Carbon Investment Conference in Edinburgh this week, UK Energy Minister, Charles Hendry, announced that his Department will consider capping electricity transmission charges in the Outer Hebrides. This welcome announcement follows... -
New House Design in the Outer Hebrides
Posted on September 28, 2010 | No CommentsAfter 6 months of consultation and discussion, the Comhairle’s Outer Hebrides New House Design Guide is to be launched next Tuesday. The guide will give the Comhairle’s advice on the... -
Careers Hebrides
Posted on September 22, 2010 | No CommentsSkills Development Scotland and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will be hosting the annual ‘Careers Hebrides event’, at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais on Thursday 23rd September 2010. There are two sessions in the day, 3.30 – 5.30pm and 7pm to... -
Major breakthrough For Western Isles renewables
Posted on September 22, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Government and The Crown Estate have selected West of Hebrides as a preferred location for the Scottish Government’s £10m Saltire Prize challenge which will be awarded to the... -
Western Isles council welcome Ofgem’s review
Posted on September 22, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed Ofgem’s review of transmission charges. The Comhairle has campaigned extensively for a fairer charging system. Leader Angus Campbell said: “This review is common sense.... -
Western Isles trading standards warning on fake goods
Posted on September 21, 2010 | No CommentsTrading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning consumers to be aware of fake goods being sold over the internet. They are often found on auction sites where... -
Western Isles council public discussions on budget
Posted on September 14, 2010 | No CommentsAs part of its 2010/11 Budget Setting, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is holding a series of meetings to enable the public to participate in the process. Meetings are scheduled for... -
Olympian supports Western Isles sports coaching
Posted on September 11, 2010 | No CommentsOn Saturday the 2nd of October 2010, the Lewis and Harris Sports Council will host their first Coaching Conference in Stornoway. The all day event which is being held in... -
Changes to parking and access at Western Isles council
Posted on September 10, 2010 | No CommentsNext week will see the next phase of access and parking arrangements at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Offices on Sandwick Road and Lewis Sports Centre. This is to allow construction work on... -
Western Isles Council launch autumn series of Gaelic workshops
Posted on September 9, 2010 | No CommentsWith the start of a new school term Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Community Education Department have launched their autumn series of Gaelic workshops aimed at supporting parents. The course entitled... -
Western Isles Council moves ahead with budget process
Posted on September 1, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle Leader Angus Campbell said: “The recent visit by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, emphasised the challenging times that lie ahead for the public sector, although we... -
Stornoway public drinking ban
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsJustice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has given The Comhairle Nan Eilean Sair permission to introduce a new ban on the public consumption of alcohol in Stornoway. The measures come into force... -
Outer Hebrides community planning partnership meeting
Posted on August 3, 2010 | No CommentsHOT topic issues such as the economic climate and a review of ferry links in the Outer Hebrides are on the agenda for the forthcoming Outer HebridesCommunity Planning Partnership meeting to... -
Western Isles MSP keeps pressure on council regarding schools
Posted on August 2, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has written to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar urging them to listen to all the representations made by communities in the Western Isles when making... -
Upgrade work at Western Isles sports centres
Posted on July 19, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar are continuing to invest in improving sports facilities across the Western Isles; this year has seen the opening of the new fitness suite at Castlebay Sports... -
Western Isles council object to DECC’s proposals
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsLeader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Angus Campbell, has followed up the Comhairle’s response to the consultation on Feed-in Tariff and Community Renewables with a letter to Mr Gregory Barker,... -
Western Isles trading standards issue timely reminder
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe Trading Standards Department at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are issuing a timely reminder to consumers in the Western Isles concerning Doorstep Traders. The spring and summer are generally when... -
£840,000 to develop Outer Hebrides small businesses
Posted on June 21, 2010 | No CommentsIn this time of economic challenges Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Business Gateway service are delighted to launch an £840,000 funding programme to support the development of small businesses across the... -
Charity award for Western Isles Council
Posted on June 21, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar who recently joined the national Geared for Giving Campaign (www.gearedforgiving.com) and re-launched its Workplace Giving scheme to its 3,000 staff across the islands of the Outer Hebrides,... -
Stornoway music school in limbo
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No Comments“Lack of support” By Gregg Adams An historic old building in the heart of Stornoway that had been set for refurbishment into a music school has been abandoned due to...