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From 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK. The new regulations address the environmental and public health challenges posed by disposable vapes.

St Brendan’s Care Home has received a positive report from the Care Inspectorate following an inspection carried out in April 2025.

The Western Isles Local Employability Partnership (LEP) is working with employers to conduct a local skills analysis.

The 50th anniversary of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar was marked with an event at Stornoway Town Hall on Friday 16 May.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), the Distribution Network Operator for the north of Scotland is welcoming applications for this year’s Powering Communities to Net Zero fund.

Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, last week gave a cautious but qualified welcome following the Scottish Government’s confirmation that the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS3) contract will be directly awarded to CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL).

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has expressed its frustration at the Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM) for failing to address the needs of consumers in the Western Isles and delaying long planned renewable energy projects.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar this week commenced a period of minor Surface Dressing Works near Stornoway with works planned in Tong, Parkend and Bennadrove. Works will then move to Barra from 19 May 2025 for a period of 4 weeks.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has offered a cautious but qualified welcome to Scottish Government’s announcement that the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS3) contract will be directly awarded to CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL).

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar warmly welcomes Scottish Government’s commitment that the Barra and Vatersay Community Campus ‘will go ahead’. The First Minister made this announcement in the 2025/ 2026 Programme for Government.