June

The island of Benbecula and its history have inspired artist Donald McKenzie since childhood and are a major theme in his exhibition, which opens at Museum nan Eilean Stornoway on 1st July.

At today’s meeting of full Council, Comhairle Members agreed to confirm a major investment of £1.95m into a new sports and recreation facility at Stornoway Primary School which marks a firm commitment…

Council by-elections are taking place on 30 June in the Barraigh agus Bhatarsaigh and Sgìr’ Ùige agus Carlabhagh Wards.

HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands, has a new chair.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s ‘Slainte Mhath’ membership and pricing policy is being fully restored.

Ballot papers for postal voters in the above by-elections will be arriving over the next few days, ready for the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar by-election on Thursday 30 June.

On behalf of the communities of the Western Isles, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Convener, Kenny Macleod, has congratulated local swimmer Kara Hanlon after she was selected to represent Scotland at the 2022…

Due to staff illness, Stornoway Library will close at 3pm on Friday 17 June 2022.

If you could ask the sea a question what would it be?

Over the past three years we have sought communities’ views on marine management, environmental protection and what would best suit us all for the…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will join partner organisations in Stornoway Town Hall on 14th, 15th and 16th June to promote careers in the care sector.

Electors in the Barraigh agus Bhatarsaigh and Sgìr’ Ùige agus Carlabhagh Wards are reminded that the deadline for applying for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 15 June 2022.

Last week was Carers Week 2022 so when better to tell you about our Young Carers groups?! A Young Carer is someone aged 25 and under who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability,…