Category: Press Release
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Back and Pairc Community Councils
The Comhairle is seeking nominations to fill the remaining vacancies on Back and Pairc Community Councils. Back have seven vacancies and Pairc have ten. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Council Offices, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW and must be delivered to the Returning Officer at the address from which the papers were…
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Cyber Attack Update
The interim results of the forensic investigation following the cyber-attack on Tuesday, 7 November, has established that data stored on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s operational and backup servers cannot be accessed. The investigative team led by Police Scotland, the National Cyber Security Centre and Scottish Government alongside the Comhairle’s IT team has been able to access…
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Ferry Service Drop-in Session
The CHFS3 (Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service 3) Team is hosting a drop-in session in An Lanntair, Stornoway on 22 November alongside Transport Scotland colleagues. The session is part of a series of similar events across Scotland and will give members of the public an opportunity to offer their views on the new Clyde and…
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Island Careers Fairs a Huge Success
Developing the Young Workforce Outer Hebrides and Western Isles Employability joined partners and employers on Wednesday 15 November, in hosting careers fairs in both Lewis and Barra for Scottish Careers Week. Pupils from The Nicolson Institute and Sir E Scott attended the Lewis Sports Centre in Stornoway throughout the day and were met by over…
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Welcomes Minister’s Ferry Plans
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomed the statement to Parliament this afternoon from Fiona Hyslop MSP, Minister for Transport, on the future arrangements proposed for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service Contract. Ms Hyslop has indicated a desire to directly award the contract to Calmac Ferries Limited on the condition that this is feasible within the…
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Update on Payments to the Comhairle
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is continuing to receive payments from customers following last week’s cyber incident. While payments are being received some payment methods and financial services remain unavailable. Please see below specific updates on direct debits, secure online payments, bank transfers and payments to suppliers. Direct Debits Council Tax/Non-Domestic Rates The Comhairle will continue…
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Award for Goathill Development Project
The Goathill Development Project has been presented with the Clinician’s Choice Award at the Building Better Healthcare awards. The Building Better Healthcare awards, recently held in London, recognise innovation within the UK wide healthcare sector. The Clinician’s Award is presented to the entry, across all categories, that has the biggest impact on patient experience and…
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Comhairle Launches Temporary Website
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has launched a temporary website to allow the public to access important information, following last week’s cyber incident. The temporary site features some of the most popular pages from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s website including bus timetables, bin collections and school term dates. As well as displaying key information the website also features…
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Criminal Cyber Incident Update
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is continuing to work with Police Scotland, Scottish Government and the National Cyber Security Centre to establish the full impact of Tuesday’s criminal cyber incident. While investigative work continues the Comhairle’s priority in response to this incident remains to restore and secure services, ensuring their continued delivery to those in our…
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Criminal Cyber Incident
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is engaging with Police Scotland, Scottish Government and the National Cyber Security Centre following a criminal cyber incident on 7 November. The Comhairle’s priority following this incident is to restore and secure services ensuring their continued delivery to those in our communities who need them most. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is…