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Uist Economic Task Force Working Group Register Concern Over Uist Ferry Services

The Chairman of the Uist Economic Taskforce Working Group has expressed strong concern about the present ferry situation…

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 comes into force on 1st April and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is working with NHS Western Isles to prepare for its implementation.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes the judgment of Sheriff Sutherland in the case of Macleod –v– Noble. The judgement was issued on 27 March 2018 and upholds the actions of the Comhairle in protecting…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has thanked both The Nicolson Institute and Stornoway Amenity Trust for the unveiling of the slate engraving and stone cairn at Carn Gardens, Stornoway, earlier today.

When the Alastair McIntosh ordered a second hand book on eBay recently, he was thrilled to get a first edition with the dust cover still intact. However, he was less impressed to find that the volume …

Chairman of Transportation and Infrastructure, Cllr Uisdean Robertson, said: "The Comhairle is very pleased to hear of today’s announcement by the Minster for Transport and the Islands that air services…

The multi-agency Emergency Planning Coordinating Group for the Western Isles, WIEPCG, met today at 11am to discuss the recent fuel shortage in the islands.

Chairman of Transportation and Infrastructure, Cllr Uisdean Robertson, said: "The Comhairle is aware that there has been a huge increase in the number of parked cars at Stornoway Airport and recognises…

The Scottish Government has awarded £2.3m of funding towards an ambitious scheme to regenerate large parts of the Newton and Goat Island areas.

Scottish Land Commission Invites Lewis Residents To Public Meeting. The Scottish Land Commission are continuing their successful series of public meetings this year, the second one of 2018 will take place…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has been successful in attracting £2.3m from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) for a major investment programme in Newton, Stornoway.