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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called for a meeting with the Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Enterprise early in the New Year to regarding the Arnish yard in Stornoway following the news …

A series of public meetings will take place this week to provide an opportunity to discuss the next public bus contract and review the priorities identified as part of the Participatory Budgeting process…

Na H-Eileanan an Iar Constituency

WHAT VOTERS NEED TO KNOW

Malcolm Burr, Returning Officer for the Na h-Eileanan an Iar UK Parliamentary Constituency is reminding voters what they need to know to have…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has repeated the call for Calmac Ferries Limited to completely overhaul their approach to securing lifeline services when vessels are withdrawn for technical failures.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called for the introduction of discount schemes for transporting goods to and from the islands, similar to those available on Northern Isles ferry services.

The Western Isles Development Trust (“WIDT”) is delighted to announce that funds from its small grants scheme (opened in September 2019) have been almost fully committed.

The Nicolson Institute held their 6th Annual YPI Final (Youth and Philanthropy Initiative) on Wednesday 4th December.

Trading Standards are asking residents in the Islands to be wary of any telephone calls purporting to be from their bank.

The final of the 2019 National Gaelic Schools Debate took place at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 5th December.

With regard to the former Co-op building in Castlebay, Isle of Barra, the proposed demolition of the property was included in the Comhairle’s successful ‘South Uist and Barra Regeneration Programme’ bid…

Next week’s meetings of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will take place in the Nicolson Institute instead of the Comhairle Chamber because of preparations for the General Election on 12th December.

Sgoil Lionacleit's team, comprising of Joanne Laing and Marion MacCorquodale, faced their opponents Lewis Boag and Finlay Maclennan from Inverness Royal Academy.