November

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed OFGEM support for replacement of the Subsea Electricity Cable to Uist.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is calling on the public to stay safe this winter and to consider the additional safety measures we must all be aware of throughout the winter months.

Following the successful completion of maintenance work to the moveable floor in the ISL Swimming Pool, the Comhairle is pleased to confirm that the pool will reopen to the public tomorrow, Wednesday …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has written to the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, seeking a meeting on the future rollout of the R100 Fibre Broadband Programme and the current connectivity crisis experienced…

Challenges arising from technical complexities associated with the caisson works are impacting on the delivery of the infrastructure improvements at Lochmaddy Pier.

Quarterly Housing Update - Autumn 2022

Current Programme

Since the end of March 2022, 42 homes have been completed and a further 133 are under construction.

A petition which is part of the Iolaire Disaster Fund archive held by Tasglann nan Eilean has been selected for a display of ‘Twenty Treasures from Scotland’s Archives' by the Scottish Council on Archives.

The Scottish Government has released a new funding programme, entitled “Community Led Local Development” (CLLD), with the aim of supporting remote communities. CLLD will build on the aims of the LEADER…

Forthcoming exhibition at Museum nan Eilean Stornoway offers something for everyone

School and Nursery Closures 24/11/22

A number of teaching trade unions have confirmed an intention to take national industrial action on 24th November 2022 as part of their on-going national pay campaign.…

Developing the Young Workforce Outer Hebrides marked Scottish Careers Week 2022 by hosting Careers Events across the Western Isles last week.