Category: Press Release
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Sports Centre Closures – 18 January 2024
As a result of today’s adverse weather conditions and school closures, the Sports Centres in Harris, Liniclate and Castlebay are all closed today. The Lewis Sports Centre is open this morning but will close at 1pm. This means that all classes, swimming lessons, sports activities and clubs will be cancelled this evening Lionel Pool is also…
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Bin Collections
All bin collections are continuing as scheduled. For any missed collections today (18 January 2023) due to the conditions, if they are not able to get these done tomorrow for any reason, they will be carried out on Saturday.
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ISL Closing at 1pm – 18 January
As a result of the adverse weather conditions and school closures the Sports Centre will be closing at 1pm today. We have enough leisure attendants on site this morning for the swimming pool and health suite to reopen so both of these facilities are now available until 1pm. There will be a lane swim…
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School Closures – Thursday 18 January
Due to adverse weather conditions all schools in the Western Isles are closed to pupils and staff.
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Bus Service Update – 18 January
Due to continued adverse weather conditions, bus services across the Western Isles are disrupted or cancelled. Route Updates: (updated at 11am) W1 Ness normal service. W2 Westside – service to resume at 13:05 Stornoway to Carloway and 13:45 Stornoway to Shawbost. W3 Normal service from 12:30. W4 Uig Normal service except 13:25 request to Stornoway…
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Winter Roads Maintenance Update
Continued snowfall across the Western Isles is causing disruption to Comhairle services and is presenting a challenge for the Comhairle’s winter roads maintenance team. As challenging conditions continue the Comhairle’s priority is the safety of employees and the general public. Please be assured that the Comhairle’s roads team, supported by contractors, is doing all that…
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Taisbeanadh gus cur ri Dìon Traidiseanan Seinn na Gàidhlig
Tha rannsachadh gus aire a chur air diofar sheòrsachan seinn traidiseanta na Gàidhlig air a bhith air a chur ann an taisbeanadh a bhios a’ dol air chuairt gu coimhearsnachdan Innse Gall ann an 2024 agus 2025. Tha an Dr Frances Wilkins, Àrd-òraidiche ann an Eitn-eòlas Ciùil aig Ionad Elphinstone, Oilthigh Obar Dheathain, air sia…
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Home Care Service
Due to adverse weather and difficult driving conditions the Comhairle’s Home Care service will be providing a restricted service today (17 January). The Comhairle has been in contact with service users and will be concentrating on providing essential visits with assistance from the Coastguard. The Comhairle asks that family and neighbours provide support and assistance…
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Restricted Vehicle Booking System
From Tuesday 23rd January 2024, restricted vehicle users looking to access the Household Waste Recycling Centres at Creed Park, Stornoway or Rueval, Benbecula must have a valid booking in place. This booking system was in use prior to last year’s cyber-attack and proved successful in controlling the flow of traffic, reducing waiting times for service users,…
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Nicolson Institute Inspection Report Published
Education Scotland has published its report of the October 2023 inspection of the Nicolson Institute. In developing the report Education Scotland inspectors engaged directly with the rector, pupils, parents/ carers, and staff. The report highlights several areas where the school is performing well, but also identifies key areas in need of development and focused improvement.…