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1 Comhairle Calls for Real Action on Ferry Capacity
The prospect of a long-term loss of ferry service to the Western Isles at least for the remainder of April – and in all likelihood into May – while MV Loch Seaforth is out of service, will be yet another…
2 Postal Ballot Packs Have Started Arriving
Ballot papers for postal voters in Na h-Eileanan an Iar have started arriving on doormats, ready for the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 6 May 2021.
Malcolm Burr, Constituency Returning Officer,…
3 Only Four Days Left to Register to Vote
With less than one week to go until the deadline to register to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election, the Constituency Returning Officer is urging residents to make sure they are registered in time.…
4 Economic Development – Changes Needed for Highlands & Islands
Cllr. Donald Crichton, Chairman of the Comhairle’s Sustainable Development Committee, has endorsed comments by Mr Stewart Graham, Managing Director of Gael Force, on the need for a change of attitude …
5 Calmac Ferry Service Puts Island Communities at Disadvantage
A technical issue has prevented the Stornoway to Ullapool ferry service from sailing today, the freight run has also been cancelled. The Loch Seaforth is currently in Ullapool awaiting repairs. This is…
6 Comhairle Welcomes Change in Travel Restrictions
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed an announcement from Scottish Government today that COVID travel restrictions are to come into line with the rest of Scotland from 26th April 2021, enabling travel…
7 Commemorative Iolaire Tweed Features in Refurbished Comhairle Chamber
Iolaire Tweed
Communications are being improved at public buildings across the islands as refurbishment works…
8 Training Team Move to Town Hall
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Accredited Skills and Training Team has today (12 April) moved to Stornoway Town Hall.
The historic building, first opened in 1905, will act as a base for the Comhairle’s Apprenticeship…
9 Condolence Page for the Duke of Edinburgh
Condolence Page for the Death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: all those wishing to send condolences can do so on the Website of The Royal Family
10 Comhairle Pays Tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
It is with deepest sadness that the Comhairle notes the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. He passed away on Friday 9 April at the age of 99.
11 Public Performance Report
Councils have a duty under the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 to report publicly their performance in delivering their services. The Public Performance Report 2019-20 is the latest annual PPR …
12 Local Authorities Lead Role in Regional Development Funds
The UK Government recently announced the launch of three new Funds: the Community Renewal Fund; the Levelling Up Fund and the Community Ownership Fund.