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[ Tuesday, 01 September 2020 - Wednesday, 30 September 2020 ]
1 Uist School Update
There remains a number of Covid-19 cases confirmed in the Uist area. To-date, all those who tested positive live in South Uist. Appropriate contact tracing measures are in place and a significant number…
2 COVID-19 Support Line Continues
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar continues to have a dedicated service to collect details of individuals throughout the Western Isles who are looking for support during COVID-19.
Those seeking help are asked…
3 By Election Thursday, 8th October, 2020
WHAT VOTERS NEED TO KNOW FOR POLLING DAY Malcolm Burr, Returning Officer, is reminding voters in the Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch By Election what they need to know to have their say on Polling…
4 Wheeled Bin Collections
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar would like to inform residents in the Western Isles of the importance of presenting their wheeled bins correctly at the roadside.
5 Liniclate Sports Centre Update
Liniclate Sports Centre will be closed on Tuesday 29th September and Wednesday 30th September following the confirmation of 17 positive COVID-19 tests in South Uist.
6 Uist School Closures
7 Community Conversations: Round 5
The next round of Community Conversations on Budgetary and Service issues will be held in an online format. This will start on Monday the 5th of October and those wishing to (virtually) attend can register…
8 Local Artists to Bring Cèilidhs to Care Homes
The Comhairle has worked with local artists to provide exclusive 30 minute weekly Cèilidh footage to all Care Homes throughout the Western Isles in order to provide residents with some musical entertainment.…
9 Nominations Sought for Community Heroes in Western Isles
As part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign, Scotland’s Towns Partnership is on the search for ‘High Street Heroes’ - our community heroes in the Western Isles.
10 Leader's Statement
For the first time since lockdown began we have had a full set of council committee meetings. They were held online as we cannot yet all meet in the council chamber but at least the system is back in …
11 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Backs Action for Arnish
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is backing the Action for Arnish campaign and is meeting with Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse later this month to highlight concerns and seek a more sustainable future for the…
12 Support For Fisheries Sector
£427,627 of grants have been awarded to 16 projects by The Outer Hebrides Fisheries Local Action Group, creating 18 fte jobs, supported by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014-2020 and the Scottish…