May 2017
1 Apprenticeship Programme
The Comhairle was scheduled to advertise the 2017 apprenticeship programme this week and to commence community meetings throughout the Western Isles beginning the week of the 5 June 2017.
Given recent…
2 Comhairle Convener Writes to Mayor of Greater Manchester
In a letter sent last week to Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Comhairle Convener, Norman A MacDonald, said:
"People throughout the Outer Hebrides were deeply saddened and shocked to hear about…
3 Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund
Round 1 Projects Completed
The first of a series of major community projects delivered via Scottish Government and Local Authorities Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) sourced by Comhairle nan Eilean…
4 Manchester Attack
The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Cllr Norman A MacDonald, on behalf of the Comhairle and the communities of the Outer Hebrides has expressed sincere condolences to the family of Eilidh Macleod…
5 Surface Dressing
Surface Dressing operations are beginning today in the Harris area for 3 to 4 days on sections of the A859 between Tarbert and Scarista. The public are advised to take heed of all traffic management and…
6 Support for Castlebay Community School
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is ensuring additional support for staff and pupils is available at Castlebay Community School in the light of 2 pupils involved in the Manchester attack.
The Comhairle is also…
7 Comhairle Flag at Half-mast
At the Comhairle’s offices in Stornoway, the Comhairle flag and the Scottish Saltire are flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for all those who lost their lives in the Manchester attack.
8 Comhairle Apprenticeships
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and partners will publish an extensive list of over 40 apprenticeships which will see posts created from the Butt to Barra, across a wide range of sectors and departments including:…
9 Passengers Encouraged to Book Ullapool-Inverness Coach Service in Advance
Renewal of the previous Summer 2016 Agreement between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Scottish Citylink and HITRANS to deliver extra vehicles as often as possible
Passengers still advised to book in advance…
10 Trading Standards Warning
Trading Standards are warning residents that there is currently an INTERNATIONAL FIFA WORLD CUP ONLINE LOTTERY scam letter circulating in the Islands.
The letter states that you are the winner of a lump…
11 Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar yesterday elected the following Chairs and Vice-Chairs:
Policy and Resources
Vice-chair - Alasdair MacLeod
(Cllr Roddie Mackay is Chair of Policy and Resources following his election…
12 e-Sgoil e-Cèilidh
This afternoon at 2pm, e-Sgoil will host its first pilot e-Ceilidh to enable schools across the outer Hebrides to perform as part of the same event. Today’s performances will include 10 minutes each from…