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The Stornoway Welfare Fund
The Stornoway Welfare Fund, which amalgamated three existing trusts (Dr J L Robertson’s Bequest, Provost’s Coal Fund and the William Cook Mackenzie Trust), has recently been established. The Trustees of the Fund are the Councillors for the Stornoway North and Stornoway South Wards. Trustees will meet quarterly to consider applications to the Fund. The Fund…
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Launch of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Cùm sàbhailte
Launch of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Cùm sàbhailte, cùm gu math sa Gheamhradh seo! Keep Safe, Keep Well this Winter! Actor Jane McCarry, best known for her role as Isa in the popular BBC comedy, ‘Still Game’ has kindly agreed to formally launch the Comhairle annual winter safety Initiative when she appears with co-star Mark…
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Carpark Closure
The carparks at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Sandwick Road Offices, Ionad Spors Leodhais and the Acres will be closed on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October to allow for road line marking to be carried out. To allow for the line marking to be completed in full it is asked that all cars are removed from these car…
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Islands Programme Funding for Uist Projects
Scottish Government has today announced the awarding of more than £700,000 of Islands Programme funding to projects in North Uist and Eriskay. The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands approved the Comhairle’s applications for funding as follows: Application Project Title: Ionad Eilean na h-Oige Phase 22024/25 Islands Programme award: £651,000 Application Project Title:…
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ISL Pool closure update – 4th October
The swimming pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway is temporarily closed until further notice as a result of damaged floor tiles. In order to access and repair the damaged floor area that was reported on Monday evening, the ISL pool was drained through the week and contractors were able to access the floor on…
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Gaelic Medium Education Testimony
Lauren MacAulay, who is currently on maternity leave, is the English Playleader at Sgoil nan Loch’s English nursery. Her daughter, Bethany, is currently in GM3 at Sgoil nan Loch and Lauren explains why she made the decision for Bethany to enter into Gaelic Medium Education: “Having worked alongside the Sgoil Àraich, I became aware of the…
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NLB NTM11 – AIS Aid to Navigation
AIS As An Aid to Navigation – St Abb’s Head ST Abb’s Head (A2850), East Coast of ScotlandLatitude 55° 54.979’ North WGS 84 DatumLongitude 002° 08.286’ West WGS 84 Datum AIS AS AN AID TO NAVIGATION Mariners are advised that, on or about 22 OCTOBER 2024, AIS will be transmitted as an Aid to Navigation…
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Temporary ISL Pool Closure
The swimming pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway is temporarily closed until further notice as a result of damaged floor tiles. A number of tiles became loose and were detached on Monday evening and the pool was closed immediately until an assessment could be made this morning. The tiles require replacing and as such…
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Comhairle Heritage Service: Changes to Museum Opening Hours
From Tuesday 1st October, Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway will move to low season hours as usual. The museum will be open Tuesday to Saturday 1pm-4pm until after the October holidays. From the week commencing 28th October Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway will operate on reduced opening hours to allow for ongoing data recovery work. Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway…
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2024-25 YLAG Fund Launched
The Outer Hebrides Community Led Local Development Youth Local Action Group (CLLD YLAG) have launched their grant fund. A total of £10,000 is available and each applicant may apply for up to £4,000. Applications will be accepted from constituted community groups and initiatives that are based in the Outer Hebrides and demonstrate that their project…
