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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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Hebrides jobs and services feel impact of funding gap
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No Comments“£3.5m in service cuts” Millions of pounds of cuts need to be made for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to balance its books and staff will be asked to consider voluntary... -
Western Isles council review standing lists
Posted on June 15, 2010 | No Comments“Public Contracts Scotland” In accordance with good practice the Comhairle is currently carrying out a review of the Standing Lists of Contractors for procuring building, civil engineering and “specialist” works.... -
Stornoway protest over changes to service supporting special needs adults
Posted on June 11, 2010 | No CommentsA protest by a group of young adults with special needs took place this afternoon (Friday) outside the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Offices in Stornoway. The group are against the... -
Gaelic plan for the future
Posted on June 10, 2010 | No Comments“Gaelic speakers” The Gaelic Plan Implementation Committee met today (Thursday 10TH June 2010). Present at the meeting was Mr David Boag, Head of Gaelic Usage at Bòrd na Gàidhlig who... -
Outer Hebrides first in Scotland with skills and training agreement
Posted on June 9, 2010 | No Comments“Sustainable Development” Meeting today in Stornoway, Malcolm Burr, Chief Executive of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Damien Yeates, Chief Executive of Skills Development Scotland, signed up to a Service Delivery Agreement... -
Benbecula running track officially opened
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No CommentsOn Saturday the 12th June 2010 the Running Track at Liniclate, Isle of Benbecula, will be officially opened by Beth MacLeod, who represented Scotland on 68 occassions in rugby union and Mairi Levack,... -
Gym equipment to be distributed within the Outer Hebrides
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No Comments“Sustainable Development” The Comhairle Sport and Health section were recently successful in gaining £236k in Capital Grant assistance from NHS Western Isles. This funding will be used specifically to upgrade... -
Gaelic survival in the balance
Posted on June 6, 2010 | No CommentsTHE future of Gaelic as a viable language is ‘bleak’ without radical action, Education Secretary Michael Russell claims. The Minister told MSPs heard that councils are unlikely to follow the... -
Funding awarded to Hebrides school
Posted on June 3, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the Scottish Futures Trust announcement of £2.1m of funding towards a new school at Daliburgh. This is part of a package of funding awarded by the... -
Harris Tweed industry welcomes new weavers
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No Comments“SVQ Level 2” The Harris Tweed industry will benefit from a new intake of weavers following the completion of a 12 week full time weaving course in Stornoway. Ten students... -
Western Isles Schools Project
Posted on May 10, 2010 | No CommentsSgoiltean Ùra is pleased to announce the appointment of UBC Group Limited to undertake the first phase enabling works contract at Sir E Scott School in Tarbert. These works will see the former listed primary... -
Nature tourism potential for Outer Hebrides
Posted on May 9, 2010 | No Comments“Tourism opportunities” The natural assets of the islands hold the key to maximising the potential benefits tourism can bring to the economy of the Outer Hebrides, according to a new... -
Western Isles road maintenance contracts
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No CommentsSNP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar Angus MacNeil has asked for a meeting with Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar regarding their decision to terminate all road gritting contracts in the Western... -
Mod nan Eilean Siar 2011 fundraising ceilidh
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe Mod nan Eilean Siar 2011 Committee have organised a fundraising ceilidh and dance which will be held on the West Side of Lewis. On Friday the 7th of May 2010, the Clan... -
Extension of Hebrides home insulation scheme
Posted on April 21, 2010 | No CommentsFollowing today’s announcement by the Scottish Government that the Home Insulation Scheme is now being rolled out to North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra, Councillor Norman A. Macdonald, Chairman... -
NHS Western Isles invited to attend nursery meeting
Posted on April 21, 2010 | No CommentsA committee at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has adjourned to allow an invitation to NHS Western Isles to attend the meeting to explain its decision to withdraw funding for the... -
Industry recognised award for Harris Tweed Weavers
Posted on April 12, 2010 | No CommentsHarris Tweed weavers are being urged to snap up the opportunity to have their skills officially recognised to secure the long term future of top quality weaving on the islands.... -
Helping the Western Isles Community to become more Waste Aware
Posted on April 12, 2010 | No CommentsEducating local school children about the benefits of recycling the Council’s Waste Aware team recently visited Lionel School in Ness. The Waste Aware Team visit schools and other organisations by... -
Western Isles council deny £100.000 salary
Posted on April 1, 2010 | No CommentsContrary to some media reports, no employee of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has a salary of more than £100,000. What were reported in some outlets as salary details in fact... -
Alternative options for Stornoway nursery
Posted on March 31, 2010 | No CommentsRepresentatives of the Comhairle and the Health Board met today to discuss the Little Teddies nursery provision. NHS Western Isles confirmed that they are no longer able to fund the...