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From 19th November, restrictions around outdoor socialising for those in Level 1 are to be extended to allow 8 people from 3 households to meet outdoors. Currently only six people from 2 households are…

Approaching winter, the Comhairle would like to highlight the importance of being prepared for variable road conditions.

Over the past number of weeks we have experienced heavy/persistent rainfall, gale…

Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans for a new travel concession scheme which will provide free bus travel for young people under the age of 19 and is planned to come into effect…

Trading Standards have been made aware of Doorstep sellers currently operating in the islands.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has today confirmed that officers are working up the applications and payment process for the Emergency Support Fund announced yesterday.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has today announced the launch of an Emergency Fund to support local charitable and community organisations facing financial difficulties following the subsea cable fault between…

Book Week Scotland – which takes place from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November - is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks…

The Comhairle Cèilidhs have been shortlisted for the Community Project of the Year in the MG ALBA Scots Music Trad Awards 2020!

The Lewis and Harris Sports Council has been crowned the Scottish Clubsport Sport Council of the year 2019/20.

 The Lewis and Harris Sports Council is an association of local sports clubs and organisations…

The Balivanich based ‘Hebrides Gifts by MacGillivray’s’ has worked with local photographers to release a stunning 2021 Calendar to raise funds for Local Care Homes.

100% of profits from the calendars’…

CNES has made further representations to the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee on HIAL’s proposals to centralize its Air Traffic Control operations.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is delighted with the news that their website has been ranked No 1 in the Quarter 4 Local Government INDEX with a score of 9.5/10. The Comhairle came in at No 7 back in June…