News

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting initial expressions of interest from local crofters / producers in relation to a seasonal grazings let at Scolpaig Farm, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5DH.  Preference …

Preliminary activity has commenced in preparation for construction work to start on the new Bernera Bridge crossing.

Electors in the Western Isles who plan to vote by post in the Scottish Parliament Election on Thursday 6 May 2021 are encouraged to register as soon as possible by filling in the postal application form…

Growth deal signed for Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides will release total investment of £335 million.

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar is delighted to announce that the Lewis and Harris Youth Concert Band will be going live on the Comhairle Facebook page at 8pm on Saturday the 20th of March.

The band were due…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar asks that all applications for the Apprenticeship Employer Grant (AEG) are submitted by 5pm on 20 March.

An election is to be held for a Constituency Member to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency.

A Year

I was reminded this week that it’s almost 12 months since my first statement on the COVID-19 pandemic.

In March 2020, I made the following comments.

“I am full of admiration for the ongoing response…

Public Bus services in Lewis and Harris are being suspended over the weekend as a result of a significant reduction over the past week in the available bus driver pool and the required limits on driving…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed a new home heating support fund which will help Scots struggling with their energy bills during the Covid lockdown.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Accredited Skills and Training department is working alongside the Scottish Government to help deliver the Young Person’s Guarantee.

Cllr Uisdean Robertson responds to HIAL’s Impact Assessment Report into Air Traffic Management.