Category: Press Release
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Licensing Board Welcomes Pubwatch Success
The Western Isles Licensing Board has welcomed the positive impact made by the Lewis and Harris Pubwatch scheme. Under the scheme, unacceptable behaviour in one licensed premises can result in a ban from all Pubwatch premises, with the length of the ban dependent on the nature of the behaviour. Abusive and threatening behaviour, violence, and…
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Temporary Free Parking to Support Local Businesses
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has agreed free parking in Stornoway’s Perceval Square Car Park, limited to a maximum period of 2 hours, from 15 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 to help support businesses and the general public during the Festive period. A Comhairle spokesperson said: “The Comhairle is committed to supporting local businesses all…
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Commences Rebuilding Process Following Cyber-Attack
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is making steady progress in our work to restore the full delivery of services following the cyber-attack on 7 November. The investigative team has again reported that there is no indication that the information stored on the Comhairle’s servers has been extracted or published. While this investigation continues the Comhairle is working to…
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Further Recognition for Goathill Project
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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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Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Annual Ceremony
The Western Isles Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Ceremony for Lewis participants took place on Friday 1st December in the Assembly Hall, Nicolson Institute, Stornoway. This year’s Ceremony was opened by Cllr Paul Finnegan, Chair of Education Sports & children’s Services Committee, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Over 100 young people were presented with Duke of Edinburgh’s…
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National recognition for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Winter Safety Campaign
CEO, Lorraine Gillies: Comhairle Leader Paul Steele commented: “With a little preparation we can all stay safe throughout the Winter months and this excellent resource provides invaluable information on all aspects of personal safety, including emergency contact details. I should also like to highlight that Winter can be a particularly challenging time for our more…
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Maoin an YLAG ga chur air bhog
Na bu tràithe an t-seachdain sa, chuir buidheann-òg OH CLLD a’ chuairt-mhaoineachaidh aca, an YLAG Fund, air bhog. Tha am maoin seo ag amas air a bhith a’ cuideachadh bhuidhnean coimhearsnachd no carthanais a nì feum do dhaoine òga – ’s e sin an fheadhainn fo 30 – anns na h-Eileanan Siar. Faodar cur a-steach…
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Tribute to former North Lochs Councillor
Tribute has been paid to former North Lochs Councillor Malcolm Dan Macleod who died recently at the age of 91. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Convener, Councillor Kenneth Macleod said: ” It was with sadness that we learned of the passing of Calum Dan Macleod. Mr Macleod was Councillor for the North Lochs Ward from…
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Deasbad Nàiseanta Loganair nan Àrd-sgoiltean Ghàidhlig 2023
Ghabh a’ chuairt dheireannach de Dheasbad Loganair nan Àrd-sgoiltean Ghàidhlig 2023 àite air Diardaoin 30mh Samhain aig Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. B’ iad na sgiobaidhean a bha a’ gabhail pàirt, Sgoil Sir E Scott B agus Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig. Airson a’ mholaidh bha Elie Ceit NicIain agus Isla Scott à Sgoil Sir E Scott agus an…