News

Representatives of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar met with Navantia, the new operators of Arnish Yard, in Stornoway on 6 February 2025.

On Wednesday 5 February Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Mr Iain Macaulay, Lord-Lieutenant for the Western Isles visited Leslie Eller on the occasion of his 100th birthday and presented him with a gift on behalf of the communities of the Western Isles.

Additional measures have been introduced to ensure that only permitted vehicles access the Stornoway Town Centre Pedestrian Zone during the restricted access hours of 10:30am to 6pm.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is undertaking a public consultation as part of a review of the catchment areas of Sgoil Dhaliburgh and Sgoil an Iochdair.

Millie Buchanan explains her family’s experience with Gaelic Medium Education.

Nicola Thain explains her family’s experience with Gaelic Medium Education.

Adult Support and Protection Services in the Western Isles have received a positive report from the Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

The prestigious FilmG competition has announced this year's nominations, highlighting the exceptional talent and creativity of local schools and youth groups.

Enrolment is now open for children entering nursery, P1 and S1 in Comhairle schools and centres for August 2025 onwards. Parents and carers should enrol eligible children by Friday 7th March 2025.

Islands Councils have appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each local authority area.