News

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the announcement made today by Loganair which will enhance both air services and passenger experience to, and from, the Western Isles.

The beginning of another year charts more progress against the Affordable Housing Progamme in the Outer Hebrides, which is supported by Scottish Government, and delivered via a successful partnership …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Chairman of Transportation and Infrastructure, Cllr Uisdean Robertson, has responded to the update from Minister for Energy and Islands, Paul Wheelhouse MSP, of the further…

Transport Scotland has commissioned Peter Brett Associates (PBA), now part of Stantec, to carry out a transport appraisal considering the long-term options for the ferry routes to, from and within the…

Last week CNES Trading Standards Officers participated in the Police Scotland multi-agency Shut out Scammers campaign. The campaign targets doorstep and bogus crime and raises awareness of offenders …

The Comhairle will be starting the annual Surface dressing programme on Monday the 6th of May 2019 with works expected to last for approximately 6 to 10 weeks depending on weather conditions. The proposed…

The Trading Standards team at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding residents that The Scottish Government is currently consulting on Fireworks in Scotland.

Due to staffing issues, Liniclate Library will be closed this week. The Comhairle apologises for any inconvenience.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the announcement that CalMac is to locate five seasonal jobs in Stornoway this year.

The Scottish Government are taking forward a public consultation on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland.

Representatives of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar met with OFGEM officials today as part of a ‘Final Needs Case’ consultation on a new interconnector to the Western Isles. OFGEM has stated that they are ‘minded’…

An Election for two Directors from Barra and one Director from Uist to serve on the Western Isles Development Trust is being undertaken on behalf of the Trust by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Election Team.