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[ Saturday, 01 August 2020 - Monday, 31 August 2020 ]
1 Update on Sports Facilities Reopening
The following are the key updates for the reopening of sports facilities in the Western Isles.
2 e-Sgoil National Offer for Scotland Goes Live
Young people from across Scotland are being offered access to a national, on-line education resource.
3 By-Election – 8 October 2020
A By-Election will be held on Thursday 8 October 2020 to elect a Councillor to serve the Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas Nan Loch Electoral Ward for Comhairle nan Siar following the resignation of Councillor…
4 Notice of Election
A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas Nan Loch Ward of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Nomination forms can be obtained from the Election Office, Comhairle…
5 Comhairle Welcomes Fund Reopening
Comhairle Welcomes the Foundation Scotland/NET Response, Recovery & Resilience Fund Reopening
6 Sports Facilities Update – Swimming Pools
Since the First Minister’s announcement on Thursday 20th August bringing forward the date that some indoor sports activities can look to recommence, Sport and Health staff have been progressing the crucial…
7 Polling Station Review
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar announced on 21 July that a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar area would be undertaken. The review particularly focused on the suitability…
8 Care Home Visiting Update
As of the week commencing 24th August 2020, Comhairle care homes will be reintroducing indoor visiting to care homes.
9 Photography Competition Winners
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is delighted to announce the winners of the World Photo Day photography competition. The competition proved to be very popular with a high number of entries showcasing all that…
10 Bernera Refuse Collection Update
Following on from the weight restriction of 7.5T being placed on the Bernera Bridge we intend to carry out refuse collections tomorrow as scheduled.
11 Comhairle Meeting
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar met today in a special meeting of the full Comhairle. A report before Councillors setting out a range of measures to deliver the Comhairle’s updated Corporate Strategy was agreed.
12 Support for Community projects
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has this week announced £1.3 million of grants from the Crown Estate funding to support 76 community projects across the Western Isles.