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Scottish Parliamentary Election – Constituency Contest Na h-Eileanan an Iar Constituency Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll

A poll will be held on 6 May 2021 between 7am and 10pm

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Sport and Health staff across the Outer Hebrides have been working as quickly as possible to get swimming pools back into action following the Scottish Government’s decision to move the islands into Level…

To celebrate Book Week Scotland last year, Western Isles Libraries decided to hold a special 50-word writing competition for children.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has today confirmed that its Friday evening Cèilidhs, a COVID initiative started in March 2020, will conclude with a live finale on Friday 30^th April.

Calum Martin, Willie …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called for all prospective parliamentary candidates for the Western Isles to make a commitment to reinstate the Traders' Rebate Scheme (TRS) freight discount.

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The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) support Piping in schools throughout Scotland with help towards tuition costs, loans of instruments, grants to help purchase equipment etc.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting all expressions of interest within the Western Isles in relation to surplus unscreened topsoil arising from the Goathill development, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. 

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On Thursday 6 May residents in the Highlands & Western Isles can have their say on who represents them in the Scottish Parliament.

In order to vote in the election, residents must be on the electoral…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar would like to wish local swimmer Kara Hanlon all the best in her upcoming Olympic Trials. Kara will attend The British Swimming Selection Trials in London on 14th – 18th April…

Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted at the end of this month, the Chief Veterinary Officers from Scotland, England and Wales have announced .The risk of incursion…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes the release of the findings of Strathclyde University who have assessed the suitability of the Catamaran identified by the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee for service …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is deeply disappointed at the news that Calmac Ferries Limited have discontinued four call centre roles.