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Comhairle Establishes Major Development Oversight Board
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has established a Major Development Oversight Board in response to the significant number of major renewable energy projects and related activities anticipated to commence in the Outer Hebrides from late 2026. Developments such as this will have logistical and related impacts across the islands, including on statutory and other services delivered…
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Obair a’ tòiseachadh air Port-fànais 1 ann an Uibhist a Tuath
Ghabh planaichean fànais Innse Gall ceum air adhart nuair a chaidh tòiseachadh air a’ chiad chuid den obair air raon losgaidh fo-chuartachaidh Port Fànais 1 air Diluain 18 den t-Samhain. Chaidh companaidh togail ionadail, MacAmhlaigh Ascernis Earranta, fhastadh le Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a tha os cionn cùise, airson làrach Port-fànais 1 aig Tac Scolpaig,…
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Stornoway Welfare Fund Deadline Extended
The deadline for submissions of completed application forms to the Stornoway Welfare Fund has been extended to Monday 2 December. To request an application form or for further information please email mmacaulay@cne-siar.gov.uk or telephone 01851 822613. The Stornoway Welfare Fund was established as an amalgamation of three existing trusts Dr J L Robertson’s Bequest, Provost’s Coal Fund…
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Construction Work Begins at Spaceport 1 in North Uist
The space ambitions of the Outer Hebrides have taken a step forward, with the initial phase of construction of the Spaceport 1 sub-orbital launch site set to start today, Monday 18 November. Local contractor, Macaulay Askernish Ltd has been appointed by project lead, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to construct the enabling infrastructure at Scolpaig Farm…
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Tribute Paid to Former Councillor
Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Councillor Kenny Macleod, has paid tribute to former Councillor Donnie ‘Leody’ Macleod, who passed away on Saturday 23 November at the age of 95. Mr Macleod served as a member for Laxdale ward, serving in the first ever Comhairle, between 1974 – 1978. The Convener said: “As an elected…
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Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership Anti-Poverty Group – Winter Campaign against Poverty
The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (OHCPP) and its Anti-Poverty Sub-group Partners are engaging in a Winter Campaign against Poverty to help raise awareness of a range of financial and other interventions that are available to help reduce the cost-of-living effects over this Winter period. The Anti-Poverty Group has developed a dedicated webpage to highlight support…
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Notice to Mariners – Skye to South Uist
Vessels and General Safety Advice Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) Skye to South Uist Marine Surveys Date of issue: 22/11/2024 This Notice to Mariners supersedes that issued on 15th November 2024. Due to reduced scope of works remaining, the working corridor has been reduced accordingly. This NtM reflects these changes. Please be advised that…
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Defibrillator Installed at Taigh Shiphoirt
On Thursday 14 November a defibrillator was unveiled at Taigh Shiphoirt, Stornoway in memory of former resident Ina Macdonald. Mrs Ina MacDonald, Islivig, Uig passed away in March 2024. She had been a resident in Dun Berisay before transferring to Taigh Shiphoirt in June 2023. Ina’s family kindly donated the collection taken at her funeral service…
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Island Authorities Seek Bids for Visitor Levy Scheme Feasibility Contract
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council are jointly seeking to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the island’s authorities. An invitation to tender to provide the contract is now live on the Public Contracts Scotland website. Following an appointment, it is anticipated that…
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A busy week for the Splaoid buses!
It has been a busy week for the Department of Education, Skills and Children’s Services. As part of the Department’s ‘Gaelic Week’ the ‘Splaoid’ buses have been on the road all week. From Monday 11th November the bus for Lewis and Harris has travelled to Harris, Uig, the West Side, Lochs, Point, Back and Stornoway.…
