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Residents in the Western Isles have reported receiving emails, supposedly from the DVLA, informing them that their vehicle tax is overdue.

The Outdoor Play Spaces survey will evaluate the quality, location, and range of outdoor play facilities in the Outer Hebrides, including equipped play areas, and more informal play spaces, to help planning for outdoor play opportunities for children, young people, and families.

The Care Inspectorate has published a report acknowledging significant service improvements at Taigh Shiphoirt following an inspection carried out in June 2025.

Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar presented Lewis and Harris Rangers Supporters Club with a plaque in recognition of their 50th anniversary on 26 June 2025.

Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Malcolm Burr, Chief Executive of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have paid tribute to Caitrina “Tinie” Macfarlane, Technical Support Officer as she retires from the Comhairle following 50 years of service.

Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland has highlighted the good work of e-Sgoil in a report on Alternative Education Provision for Children in Scotland.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Trading Standards team is offering “No Uninvited Salespeople” stickers to support members of the public in deterring doorstep cold callers

The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised at events in Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra on Monday 23 June.

In the last year over 200 interrupted learners from across Scotland have been re-engaged with education from home thanks to e-Sgoil.

Cllr Uisdean Robertson Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called for Stornoway Port Authority to provide the public with a clear timetable for the works to restore the passenger access system at Stornoway Harbour.