Category: Press Release
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High Levels of Shellfish Toxin
Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified raised levels of shellfish toxin in Loch Roag on the West Coast of Lewis. . Eating shellfish such as mussels, cockles, or razor fish from these areas may pose a risk to human health. Commercial shellfish harvesters in these areas have been contacted by…
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Transport Chair Calls for Improved Relationship
In response to accounts of negative passenger experience Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Chair of Transportation and Infrastructure has called for HIAL and Loganair to improve their working relationship. Cllr Uisdean Robertson, said: “Consistent and reliable transport links are vital, particularly in the summer months when many passengers have tight schedules and connections…
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Small Vessels Replacement Programme
Cllr Uisdean Robertson has reacted to Scottish Government’s announcement that Phase 1 of the Small Vessels Replacement Programme will not provide any ferries to serve routes in the Western Isles. Scottish Government announced on Tuesday 16 July that they will procure seven new electric ferries to “help support island communities and improve the resilience of…
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Report Highlights Unique Role of Agriculture in Scottish Island Life
A new report produced by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has highlighted the unique role agriculture plays in island life and calls on Government to use this new evidence in policy decisions. Rural and Agricultural Development: Maximising the potential in the islands of Orkney, Shetland and Outer Hebrides offers new analysis of Scottish Government data, and details…
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Comhairle Meets with Bakkafrost
Representatives from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar yesterday (11 July) met with Ian Laister, Bakkafrost Managing Director for Scotland following the announcement of redundancy consultation with staff at their Marybank Processing Site. 77 staff at the Marybank processing site are impacted by the move which will bring a halt to salmon processing in the Western Isles.…
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NLB NTM – Duncansby Head – AIS
Mariners are advised that, on or about 8 AUGUST 2024, AIS will be transmitted as an Aid to Navigation (AtoN)from this station. Related Documents Duncansby Head – AIS
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Comhairle Welcomes NHS Engagement in Air Service Discussions
Cllr Uisdean Robertson has welcomed NHS Western Isles discussions on the Stornoway to Benbecula PSO contract. NHS Western Isles will today hold a Special Board Meeting on the impact of the Benbecula to Stornoway PSO, which members of the public have been invited to attend. In March of this year Comhairle nan Eilean Siar announced…
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Notice to Mariners: Metocean and Floating LiDAR Buoy Deployment – Talisk Offshore Wind Project
This notice is to inform that Green Rebel, an behalf of Magnora Offshore Wind, aims to deploy one (1) Floating LiDAR System buoy and one (1) Directional Wave Rider buoy at the Talisk Offshore Wind site, approximately 30km north of the Isle of Lewis for a minimum period of 24-months. Weather dependant, deployment of both…
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Cunntadh Taghadh Choitcheann – Na Meadhanan Sòisealta
Bidh cunntadh an Taghadh Choitcheann a’ gabhail àite ann an Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais, Steòrnabhagh, aig 10f air Diardaoin 4 Iuchar 2024. Mar as àbhaist, thèid fiosrachadh dà-chànanch a sgaoileadh beò tro dhuilleagan Facebook agus Twitter Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar agus thèid Facebook live a chleachdadh airson an toradh a sgaoileadh beò tro bhideo. Duilleag X na ComhairleDuilleag…
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General Election Count – Social Media Coverage
The count for the Na h-Eileanan an Iar UK General Election will take place in the Lewis Sports Centre from 10pm on Thursday 4th July 2024 Throughout the evening the Comhairle will be providing live bilingual updates through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Facebook live will be used to provide live video of the…