Author: Susan McGrath
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£100k Research Project
To Explore Agricultural Policy Impacts on Island Communities Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land use policy changes. Led by Steven Thomson, Professor in Agricultural Economics and Policy at SRUC, the…
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Former Comhairle Convener Receives OBE
Former Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Norman ‘Dokus’ Macdonald has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Macdonald, who also worked for the Comhairle as a Community Education Officer, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community of Uig and the Western Isles as a whole. Mr Macdonald…
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Disposal of Single-Use Vapes
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding members of the public to dispose of old electronic items including single-use vapes at dedicated recycling points. The incorrect disposal of old electronic items, especially high numbers of single-use vapes, is becoming a severe problem, with batteries and battery-operated devices now a leading cause of fires in waste collection…
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Barra and Vatersay Campus Meeting
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Leader and Chief Executive met with Jenny Gilruth MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, and Alasdair Allan MSP yesterday to discuss the future of the project to deliver improved facilities to Barra and Vatersay. The Comhairle is committed to delivering the education, leisure and social care aspects of the project…
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Santa’s Grotto Raises Money for Local Charity
Pointers Lewis and Harris has thanked all who attended their Santa’s Grotto on 28 November. The Grotto at the Pointers Youth Centre was well attended by families as part of this year’s Christmas Lights event. The Grotto was designed and created by Pointers’ Young Carers Group with support from Eleanor at An Lanntair. Visitors to…
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Ionad Spòrs Eilean Na Hearadh
Holiday Opening Times Saturday 23 December 2023 11:00 – 16:00 (Gym / Fitness Suite) 11:00 – 15:00 (Public Swimming) 15:00 – 16:00 (Over 16’s Swimming) Sunday 24 December – Tuesday 26 December – CLOSED Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December 2023 15:00 – 20:00 (Gym / Fitness Suite) 15:00 – 19:00 (Public Swimming) 19:00…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Cyber-Attack The criminal investigation into the cyber-attack on Tuesday 7 November is ongoing and accordingly there are still many questions to be answered. There are also restrictions on what can be said at this time. This Q and A is a live document that will be updated as and when the…
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Scalpay Community Council
The Comhairle is seeking nominations to fill the remaining nine vacancies on Scalpay 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, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW and must be delivered to the Returning Officer…
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Public Enquiries
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is asking members of the public to use email to make general enquiries. Following the cyber-attack on 7 November the Comhairle has implemented a temporary phone system. While functional, the temporary system is not designed to handle a high numbers of calls. An enquiry form is available on the Comhairle’s temporary website alongside…
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Sport and Health Uni-hoc Competition
November saw Sport and Health offering primary 5-7 children the opportunity to take part in a uni-hoc competition, in the Lewis Sports Centre. The competition was offered to all schools in Lewis & Harris and 44 teams entered from both islands. The teams competed over 3 weeks of group matches, with the top team from…