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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… »
Scottish Government Archive
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Under 40s risking serious health harm
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s culture of heavy and binge drinking is having an increasing impact on the health of younger people, according to statistics published today. And the nation is also bucking the... -
SNP councillor must publicise his own MP’s record
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsCouncillor Donald John Macsween has hit back this evening regarding SNP criticism about his non-attendance at the recent Western Isle Council budget meeting. He said: “Councillor Philip McLean of the... -
Labour call for action on winter vomiting bug
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsLabour’s Jackie Baillie has expressed deep concern at the increase in the number of wards closed as a result of norovirus from 25 to 32 in the past week, according... -
Northern Constabulary Day of Action
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsThis week marks the third anniversary of the day when using a mobile whilst driving became an endorsable offence and motorists saw the fine rise from 130 to 160. The mobile phone law changed... -
Committee call for evidence on the future of Scotland’s schools
Posted on February 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe issue of how schools in Scotland are managed and potential changes to their control by local authorities is being highlighted by the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee which... -
Cherry picking of Calmac routes
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsA Strathclyde University professor has warned that state owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne could still be vulnerable to cherry picking of its routes by competitors. Professor Neil Kay said high... -
Western Isles MP and MSP express concern overschool cuts
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus MacNeil, and MSP, Alasdair Allan, have today responded with “concern” at the extent of the local council’s plans to cut services,including schools, following last night’s stormy meeting... -
Cancer treatment targets surpassed
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWaiting times for people urgently referred and diagnosed with cancer have now surpassed their target for a year. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed the ISD Scotland figures, showing 96... -
The people will take Stornoway Town Hall campaign to the Government
Posted on February 17, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles Council came under intense criticism after an online campaign gathered thousands of supporters including world renowned musician Phil Cunningham, Angus Brendan MacNeil MP, and some councillors. Campaigners fighting... -
Ness Youth Group on Rapal
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists... -
Private Sector Housing
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsNew legislation is being introduced by the Scottish Government on 1 April 2010 which changes the way private home owners will receive assistance from Local Authorities. The Housing (Scotland) Act... -
Sign up to save a life
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No Commentscampaign aiming to increase the number of organ donors in Scotland launched today. Nicola Sturgeon said that three people needlessly die each day waiting for a transplant – and ‘all... -
Consultation on alcohol labelling
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Government, along with the other devolved administrations and Department for Health, has today launched a consultation on alcohol labelling. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said that if compliance with... -
Western Isles Council Cuts
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting ahead of this week’s difficult decisions on Comhairle budgets prospective Liberal Democrat candidate Jean Davis said, “Reports of cuts to front line services provided by Western Isles Council are... -
Anticipating Western Isles Council Tax freeze
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsAlmost all council tax bills in the 2010 billing period in Scotland have been frozen, however in the Western Isles, Shetland and Angus taxpayers are still waiting to see if... -
Funding for Scotland’s fire and rescue service
Posted on February 14, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s fire and rescue services will receive £24.6 million to assist with their capital investment programmes in the next financial year. Community safety Minister Fergus Ewing said the investment will... -
New law on repossession
Posted on February 13, 2010 | No CommentsHomeowners faced with repossession will be given greater protection under the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill was today approved unanimously by MSPs in the Parliament. Housing and Communities... -
Hebrides crofters put views to comittee
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Environment Committee will meet in Thurso later this month to hear about the challenges facing crofting in the 21st century as it scrutinises the... -
BBc Alba backed by scottish government
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe BBC Trust’s review of BBC Alba was debated in the Scottish Parliament today. Following unanimous agreement of the motion (as amended), the Minister for Gaelic Fiona Hyslop said: “Today’s... -
New funds to fix roads
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsNew funding will be made available to help fix damage to roads after this winters unprecedented weather. SNP Finance Secretary John Swinney is to give an extra £5 million to...