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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… »
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...