Author: Iain
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Annual Ceremony
The Western Isles Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Ceremony for Lewis participants took place on Friday 1st December in the Assembly Hall, Nicolson Institute, Stornoway. This year’s Ceremony was opened by Cllr Paul Finnegan, Chair of Education Sports & children’s Services Committee, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Over 100 young people were presented with Duke of Edinburgh’s…
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National recognition for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Winter Safety Campaign
CEO, Lorraine Gillies: Comhairle Leader Paul Steele commented: “With a little preparation we can all stay safe throughout the Winter months and this excellent resource provides invaluable information on all aspects of personal safety, including emergency contact details. I should also like to highlight that Winter can be a particularly challenging time for our more…
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Maoin an YLAG ga chur air bhog
Na bu tràithe an t-seachdain sa, chuir buidheann-òg OH CLLD a’ chuairt-mhaoineachaidh aca, an YLAG Fund, air bhog. Tha am maoin seo ag amas air a bhith a’ cuideachadh bhuidhnean coimhearsnachd no carthanais a nì feum do dhaoine òga – ’s e sin an fheadhainn fo 30 – anns na h-Eileanan Siar. Faodar cur a-steach…
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Tribute to former North Lochs Councillor
Tribute has been paid to former North Lochs Councillor Malcolm Dan Macleod who died recently at the age of 91. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Convener, Councillor Kenneth Macleod said: ” It was with sadness that we learned of the passing of Calum Dan Macleod. Mr Macleod was Councillor for the North Lochs Ward from…
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Deasbad Nàiseanta Loganair nan Àrd-sgoiltean Ghàidhlig 2023
Ghabh a’ chuairt dheireannach de Dheasbad Loganair nan Àrd-sgoiltean Ghàidhlig 2023 àite air Diardaoin 30mh Samhain aig Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. B’ iad na sgiobaidhean a bha a’ gabhail pàirt, Sgoil Sir E Scott B agus Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig. Airson a’ mholaidh bha Elie Ceit NicIain agus Isla Scott à Sgoil Sir E Scott agus an…
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Community Ownership Fund in Scotland – Webinars and Support
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is encouraging individuals looking to apply to the Community Ownership Fund to make use of available online support. The Community Ownership Fund helps communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take ownership of assets at risk of closure. Development Trust Scotland is hosting a webinar on how to write…
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Eriskay Community Council
The Comhairle is seeking nominations to fill the twelve vacancies on Eriskay Community Council. In order to be established, a minimum of six valid nominations must be received by the deadline below. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Council Offices, Balivanich, Benbecula, HS7 5LA and must be delivered to the Returning Officer at the…
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Islands Centre for Net Zero
The Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ) is hosting joint open days in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides to engage local communities and businesses. As part of the UK and Scottish Government funded Islands Growth Deal, the ICNZ will focus on how to accelerate decarbonisation across Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, focusing on…
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Comhairle Welcomes Levelling Up Announcement
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes the announcement in yesterday’s Autumn Budget Statement that £20 million has been allocated to the Western Isles as part of the UK Government’s Levelling up Partnership programme. The Comhairle will work with the Government and local partners to develop a suite of deliverable projects. There is a development phase to…
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Oil Contamination
The Comhairle has been liaising with the Coastguard and other agencies over oil deposits appearing at various locations at the coastline between Swordale Beach and Holm on the of the Isle of Lewis. Since initial reports of small oil globules on 20th November, HM Coastguard and the Comhairle have been monitoring the area. Following foot…