Category: Press Release
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Notice of By-Election
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding the public that completed nomination forms for the Na Hearadh By-Election must be delivered to the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday 3 June 2024. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Election Office at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis or at the Comhairle Area Offices in Tarbert. These…
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Notice of Election
A UK Parliamentary Election to elect a Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar is to be held on Thursday 4 July 2024.The Notice of Election and nomination information for prospective candidates is available on the elections page of the Comhairle website.There is a new rule that requires voters to show photo ID when they vote at…
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Census Results Response
Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Cllr Donald Macsween, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Comataidh na Gàidhlig have responded to the publication of detailed census results. The results published by Scottish Government underline population decline as a key challenge across every area of the Western Isles and for the first…
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Surplus Topsoil Available
he Comhairle is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, local community groups, businesses and partner agencies who are interested in obtaining unscreened surplus topsoil arising from the Goathill development, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and is currently stockpiled at our Bennadrove siteIn promoting the sustainable reuse of greenfield soils, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have produced regulatory…
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Establishment of Stornoway Community Council
Following the recent Notice of Election calling for nominations for Stornoway Community Council, sufficient nominations were received to enable the Community Council to be established. Full details of membership is available on the Comhairle Website
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Sight Action and the Western Isles Sensory Centre
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased to announce that this vital support for those with a sensory impairment will be reinstated, via a new contractual arrangement with Highland Blindcraft and that the Sensory Centre will be reopened, Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 2.00pm, offering information and advice, equipment and hearing aid battery replacement. At the…
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Spaceport 1 Airspace Change Consultation Reminder
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding members of the public that the Spaceport 1 Airspace Change Consultation remains open until Friday 24 May 2024. Feedback is welcomed and is an essential part of the airspace change process, as it helps to develop the final airspace design and associated procedures. It also enables the Sponsor to…
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Comhairle Responds to MoveMore Decision
At a meeting with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on 17 May NHS Western Isles confirmed its decision to withdraw funding from the MoveMore programme The well regarded MoveMore Western Isles programme is delivered in partnership by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and NHS Western Isles and supports individuals living with one or more long-term condition (including…
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Council Tax Update
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has this week issued the first batch of 2024/25 Council Tax bills. Households that do not receive a bill over the next few days, will have these issued shortly. The Comhairle would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during this process. The late issue of our Council…
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Belle Maclean’s 100th Birthday
On Tuesday 14 May Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar visited Belle Maclean at Taigh Shiphoirt on the occasion of her 100th birthday and presented her with a gift on behalf of the communities of the Western Isles. Cllr Macleod was joined by Reverend William Heenan, St Columba’s Church Stornoway and Iain…