Author: Susan McGrath
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Public Encouraged to Engage with War Memorial Centenary
This year is the 100th anniversary of the Lewis War Memorial. To help mark the centenary Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is encouraging members of the public to share historical information and photos of the memorial. Those with any historical information regarding the Memorial are encouraged to contact the Comhairle’s Archive service: archives@cne-siar.gov.uk A commemorative service to…
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Voters Urged to Check They’re Election Ready Before it’s too Late
Anyone wanting to vote in the UK general election on 4 July, must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June. Voters can apply online, it takes just five minutes. Voters have a range of options – they can vote in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote…
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Uk Parliamentary Election: Na H-Eileanan An Iar Constituency: Notice Of Poll
The above Election will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024 and a poll will be held between the hours of 7.00am to 10.00pm. All voters are reminded to show photo ID when voting in person. The following people have been or stand nominated for election as a member of the UK Parliament for the Na…
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D-Day 80 Commemoration
Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Iain Macaulay, Lord-Lieutenant of the Western Isles and armed forces representatives gathered in Perceval Square yesterday (Thursday 6 June) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The event in Stornoway coincided with “D-Day 80” commemorations across the country. Further information and a breakdown of national events…
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Mapa eachdraidheil cudromach de Leòdhas air a ghlèidheadh agus air a chur gu cruth didseatach
Tha mapa de dh’oighreachd Leòdhais, aig a bheil cudromachd gun choimeas, bho na cruinneachaidhean aig Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar, air a bhith air a chur gu cruth didseatach. Bidh e ri fhaighinn air-loidhne airson a’ chiad uair, taing do mhaoineachadh bhon phròiseact ‘Capturing Memories’, agus com-pàirteachas eadar Seirbheis Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar, Seirbheis Dualchais, Leabharlann…
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Important historical map of Lewis preserved and digitised
A uniquely important estate map of Lewis, from the collections of Western Isles Libraries, has been digitised and made available online for the first time, thanks to funding from the ‘Capturing Memories’ project, and a partnership involving Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Libraries Service, Heritage Service, the National Library of Scotland and the National Library of…
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Notice to Mariners – Loch Erisort Marine Survey – Laxay to Kershader
Mariners are advised that all overwater geophysical surveys conducted by Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd (on behalf of SHEPD) within Loch Erisort, Isle of Lewis are now complete and the survey vessel has demobilised. For further information download the Notice to Mariners – Loch Erisort Marine Survey (Laxay to Kershader) document.
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Safe Levels of Shellfish Toxin in Loch Leurbost
Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified that the high levels of shellfish toxin identified in Loch Leurbost earlier this year have returned to safe levels. The warning against eating shellfish from this area has now been lifted.
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Census Results Response
Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Cllr Donald Macsween, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Comataidh na Gàidhlig have responded to the publication of detailed census results. The results published by Scottish Government underline population decline as a key challenge across every area of the Western Isles and for the first…
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Surplus Topsoil Available
he Comhairle is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, local community groups, businesses and partner agencies who are interested in obtaining unscreened surplus topsoil arising from the Goathill development, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and is currently stockpiled at our Bennadrove siteIn promoting the sustainable reuse of greenfield soils, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have produced regulatory…