Author: Iain
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Ethel Eleanor Smith’s 100th Birthday
On Monday 10 June Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar visited Ethel Eleanor Smith on the occasion of her 100th birthday and presented her with a gift on behalf of the communities of the Western Isles. Cllr Macleod joined Ethel’s family and friends at an events in the Lews Castle. Speaking at the…
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Targeted Action in Relation to Child Vaping
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Trading Standards, Police Scotland (Western Isles) and The Nicolson Institute are pleased to announce a new working partnership to tackle the issue of child vaping after a number of reports have been made to all three organisations. Vaping takes place via what is known as an e-cigarette, a device that allows the…
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D-Day 80 Commemoration
The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be marked with the laying of wreaths at Perceval Square Car Park, Stornoway at 11am on Thursday 6 June The event in Stornoway will coincide with “D-Day 80” commemorations across the country. Further information and a breakdown of national events is available on the D-Day 80 website. Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener…
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Na Hearadh By-Election Notice of Poll
Election of a Councillor: Ward 4, Na Hearadh Polling will take place between the hours of 7am and 10pm on Thursday 4 July 2024 for the election of one councillor for the electoral ward listed below, there remaining more validly nominated candidates than the number of councillors to be elected. The name, description (if any)…
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Notice of By-Election
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding the public that completed nomination forms for the Na Hearadh By-Election must be delivered to the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday 3 June 2024. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Election Office at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis or at the Comhairle Area Offices in Tarbert. These…
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Notice of Election
A UK Parliamentary Election to elect a Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar is to be held on Thursday 4 July 2024.The Notice of Election and nomination information for prospective candidates is available on the elections page of the Comhairle website.There is a new rule that requires voters to show photo ID when they vote at…
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NTM 01/2024 Acarsaid Harbour Pontoons
NTM 01/2024 – Acarsaid Harbour Pontoons, Isle of Eriskay – 30 May 2024 Mariners are advised that a Dive Team will be carrying out inspections of the mooring system associated with the pontoon at Acarsaid, Eriskay on Thursday 30th May 2024. Please keep all vessels clear of the pontoon area and clear of all diving…
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NTM01(SSEN) – Loch Erisort Marine Survey
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD)Loch Erisort Marine Survey – Laxay to Kershader On the instruction of Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution [herein SHEPD], a survey campaign is required to provide detailed information on the seabed characteristics and current velocity of an area within Loch Erisort, Isle of Lewis to enable a route engineering feasibility…
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Establishment of Stornoway Community Council
Following the recent Notice of Election calling for nominations for Stornoway Community Council, sufficient nominations were received to enable the Community Council to be established. Full details of membership is available on the Comhairle Website
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Sight Action and the Western Isles Sensory Centre
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased to announce that this vital support for those with a sensory impairment will be reinstated, via a new contractual arrangement with Highland Blindcraft and that the Sensory Centre will be reopened, Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 2.00pm, offering information and advice, equipment and hearing aid battery replacement. At the…