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Former First Minister Alex Salmond
Flags at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Stornoway and Balivanich Offices will fly at half-mast on Tuesday 29 October and Wednesday 30 October to mark the funeral of former First Minister, Alex Salmond. Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle an Eilean Siar, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Alex Salmond at this time.…
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National Gaelic Schools Debate Returns to Stornoway Next Week
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the first two rounds of Deasbad 2024 at An Lanntair, Stornoway, on Tuesday 5 November and Wednesday 6 November. 2024 is a special year for the Committee as it will be 25 years since the first competition took place. The first round will commence at 1pm on…
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Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrd-Sgoiltean Gàidhlig a’ tilleadh a Steòrnabhagh an ath-sheachdain
Thèid a’ chiad dà chuairt a chumail aig An Lanntair ann an Steòrnabhagh, agus tha fàilte chridheil air a’ phoball a bhith an làthair. ‘S e bliadhna shònraichte a th’ ann an 2024 don Chomataidh oir bidh 25 bliadhna ann bho chaidh a’ chiad fharpais a chumail. Tòisichidh a’ chiad chuairt air 5 Samhain anns…
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Short-term Let Licensing
The Scottish Government’s Short-term Let Licensing Scheme came into force on 1 October 2022, meaning all hosts (existing and new) need to apply for, and obtain, a licence before they accept bookings and welcome guests. This was to ensure a mandatory set of standards that apply to all short-term lets across Scotland. Since the scheme’s introduction, the…
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ISL Pool Reopening – Friday 25 October 2024
Following the successful completion of water testing this week, the Swimming Pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway will re-open to the public from tomorrow morning, Friday 25 October. The pool was refilled and brought back up to temperature at the end of last week and testing began on Monday morning. Clear results have now been received,…
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Comhairle Launches Winter Safety Initiative
Comahirle nan Eilean Siar has launched this year’s winter safety Initiative Cùm sàbhailte, cùm gu math sa Gheamhradh seo! Keep Safe, Keep Well this Winter! The over-arching theme of this year’s campaign is one of looking out for vulnerable neighbours. Topics covered include general winter health advice, fire prevention, safety measures to adopt when venturing outside,…
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Storm Ashley Amber Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 9:00 until 23:59 on Sunday 20 October. A yellow warning for wind is in place from 00:00 until 09:00 on Monday 21 October. With high wind speeds forecast members of the public, businesses and local organisations are encouraged to take care…
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Flood Warning
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides means that flooding from the sea is expected across the Western Isles Today (18 October). SEPA has issued flood warnings for eight locations across the western Isles that can be viewed on their website. Baleshare Causeway North Uist has been closed by Police Scotland. SEPA has…
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Partnership Working for Challenge Poverty Week
To mark Challenge Poverty Week and World Mental Health Day Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Adult Learning team joined NHS Western Isles Health Promotion and local organisations on 10 October for a community event in Stornoway Town Hall. The event was scheduled to take place during Challenge Poverty Week, which is an annual event organised by…
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Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais Pool Update
The swimming pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway remains closed as a result of damaged floor tiles. Following the successful draining of the pool, contractors began interior work early this week and the tile replacement work is now nearing completion. The adhesive and grout used on the new tiles will require 7 days to…
