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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… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Archive
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Major cash boost for Lews Castle
Posted on March 29, 2010 | No CommentsThe Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced support for innovative proposals to revitalise Lews Castle. The heritage body has awarded development funding of £240,000 and a first-round pass for a £2.6m bid towards... -
Stornoway’s Little Teddies Nursery to close
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No Comments“Overspend of £200.000″ NHS Western Isles has a Service Level Agreement with the Comhairle, which took over the running of Little Teddies in July 2008. Over the last two years... -
MSP describes Western Isles Council as “dictatorship”
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No Comments“Disappointing and unhelpful” Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has hit back at claims she is unqualified to comment on issues surrounding Castlebay School in Barra. She was speaking... -
Western Isles councils Response To BBC Trust
Posted on March 23, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting on the earlier announcement from the BBC Trust that the Review into BBC ALBA is to be extended, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Angus Campbell said: “Today’s decision... -
Western Isles council leader Rebuts List Msp’s Views
Posted on March 23, 2010 | No Comments“Web-site issue” The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Angus Campbell, has offered to ensure that an MSP has factual information before speaking out about Castlebay School in Barra. Mr... -
Celebrating International Women’s Day in the Uists
Posted on March 23, 2010 | No Comments“Free childcare and transport” Eighty women aged 16 and over across the Uists and Barra recently participated in activities that would stimulate, challenge and educate. The event was co-ordinated by... -
Western Isles Council Host Reception For Island Blood Donors
Posted on March 19, 2010 | No Comments“National Blood Transfusion” Comhairle nan Eilean Siar was this evening the location of the first ever Civic Ceremony to mark a number of significant blood donations which have been given... -
New lease with Western Isles Council
Posted on March 18, 2010 | No CommentsStornoway Port Authority has agreed the terms of a new lease with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in respect of the former Oil Depot on North Beach Quay. In an effort... -
Western Isles Council urged to improve education standards
Posted on March 17, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has again called on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to improve the quality of teaching at Castlebay Community School after it received another poor... -
Contract awarded for Stornoway Media centre
Posted on March 15, 2010 | No Comments“Stornoway Media Village” Following a competitive tendering process, Stornoway-based building contractor John Murray and Co. has been awarded the contract for the development of the new Creative Industries and Media Centre... -
Western Isles council sign up to WWF’s earth hour
Posted on March 15, 2010 | No Comments“Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais” For the second year, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will be participating in the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Earth Hour 2010. At 8.30pm on Saturday 27th March the... -
Uig backs vision for world leading St Kilda centre
Posted on March 14, 2010 | No Comments“£4 million and £6 million” The organisation formed in the Uig area of Lewis to take forward the St Kilda Centre concept has welcomed the final report from Jura Consultants... -
Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“Visual art and technology” Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Cultural Co-ordinator Service have recently been involved in some innovative projects within schools and nurseries throughout the Western Isles. The Beathaichean Beaga... -
Consumer warning on unlicensed traders
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“Problems for consumers” Western Isles Trading Standards officers are issuing a warning regarding itinerant traders in the Western Isles. With Spring approaching, unlicensed traders may take advantage of the more... -
Leader Innse Gall assist Barra water sport club
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsThe Outer Hebrides LEADER Innse Gall programme has just paid out its first full LEADER grant of £8,635 to a community project in Barra. Barra Watersports Club,managed by volunteers, provides water... -
Stornoway Sports Centre Campaign
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsUsers of Lewis Sports Centre are planning to challenge Western Isles Councils Sunday policy through a Judicial Review. The move follows the recent refusal of a legal aid application which... -
Training of new Harris Tweed weavers set to get underway
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWith the three main Harris Tweed producers predicting a strong order book for 2010, the Harris Tweed industry has progressed plans to recruit a small number of new weavers into... -
Stornoway Port Authority due £34,000 refund
Posted on February 26, 2010 | No CommentsFollowing an appeal, Stornoway Port Authority has learned this week that the Regional Rating Assessor has agreed to reduce the valuation placed on Stornoway Harbour for the past five years.... -
First Isle of Lewis whisky makes history
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe first cask of whisky distilled on the Isle of Lewis in 170 years left the island yesterday (Thursday February 25) having being collected at a ceremony held at the... -
Western Isles council’s proposal to take over Wee W premises
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsHebrides Today has learned that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s proposal is to take over the Wee W premises and lease them back to the current occupiers. Ongoing lease income would...