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[ Monday, 01 November 2021 - Tuesday, 30 November 2021 ]
1 Lewis Teacher wins Cycle Training Award
A primary school teacher based in Lewis has been recognised with a prestigious award from Bikeability Scotland, the national cycle training programme for school children, managed by Cycling Scotland.
2 Be Bright – Be Seen
The multi-agency Operational Road Safety Group is calling on the Western Isles public to ‘Be Bright – Be Seen’ when venturing outdoors in the coming winter. This message is integral to a wider campaign…
3 Comhairle Secures Bridge Money
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes yesterday’s announcement from Scottish Government on the allocation of capital grants from its Local Bridge Maintenance Fund.
4 Lifeline Ferry Services
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called on Scottish Ministers to step in to ensure the lifeline ferry services to North Uist and Harris are maintained at the level committed to in the Clyde and Hebrides …
5 Islands Approve First 3 Growth Deal Business Cases
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland Islands Councils have taken a significant step forward in joint working on the Islands Growth Deal
6 Read all about Western Isles Libraries Book Week Scotland Celebrations.
Western Isles Libraries is hosting online author events over the next few weeks to celebrate Book Week Scotland 2021 (15 to 21 November).
7 Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ): whole of Great Britain
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across the whole of Great Britain as of 5pm on 3 November 2021. It introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers (including those who…
8 Significant Impact on Care at Home Service
Like many Health and Social Care Partnerships, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Care at Home Service has been significantly impacted upon by the recent COVID rates in the Western Isles.
9 Pier Number 1 Car Park
The car park at Pier Number 1 (Old Ferry Terminal adjacent to Caledonian Hotel) will be closed from 6pm on Monday 8 November for a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
10 Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Election of Director: November 2021
The Comhairle’s Election Office is reminding electors who are eligible to vote in the Sealladh na Beinne Mòire – Election of Director, that Postal Ballots must be returned to the Election Office, Comhairle…
11 Smash in2 Badminton
Sport & Health Ladies Only Badminton (16+)
Cost £4, concession £2, or Slàinte Mhath members FREE
Please book a place and just…
12 Young People’s Participation In Funding Decisions
The Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland LEADER Local Action Groups (LAGs) have been awarded funding through the Scottish Governments ‘Rural Communities Testing Change’ fund to jointly explore the development…