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Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Annual Ceremony
The Western Isles Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Ceremony for Lewis participants took place on Friday 1st December in the Assembly Hall, Nicolson Institute, Stornoway. This year’s Ceremony was opened by Cllr Paul Finnegan, Chair of Education Sports & children’s Services Committee, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Over 100 young people were presented with Duke of Edinburgh’s…
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National recognition for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Winter Safety Campaign
CEO, Lorraine Gillies: Comhairle Leader Paul Steele commented: “With a little preparation we can all stay safe throughout the Winter months and this excellent resource provides invaluable information on all aspects of personal safety, including emergency contact details. I should also like to highlight that Winter can be a particularly challenging time for our more…
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Maoin an YLAG ga chur air bhog
Na bu tràithe an t-seachdain sa, chuir buidheann-òg OH CLLD a’ chuairt-mhaoineachaidh aca, an YLAG Fund, air bhog. Tha am maoin seo ag amas air a bhith a’ cuideachadh bhuidhnean coimhearsnachd no carthanais a nì feum do dhaoine òga – ’s e sin an fheadhainn fo 30 – anns na h-Eileanan Siar. Faodar cur a-steach…
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Tribute to former North Lochs Councillor
Tribute has been paid to former North Lochs Councillor Malcolm Dan Macleod who died recently at the age of 91. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Convener, Councillor Kenneth Macleod said: ” It was with sadness that we learned of the passing of Calum Dan Macleod. Mr Macleod was Councillor for the North Lochs Ward from…
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Deasbad Nàiseanta Loganair nan Àrd-sgoiltean Ghàidhlig 2023
Ghabh a’ chuairt dheireannach de Dheasbad Loganair nan Àrd-sgoiltean Ghàidhlig 2023 àite air Diardaoin 30mh Samhain aig Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. B’ iad na sgiobaidhean a bha a’ gabhail pàirt, Sgoil Sir E Scott B agus Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig. Airson a’ mholaidh bha Elie Ceit NicIain agus Isla Scott à Sgoil Sir E Scott agus an…
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Scalpay Community Council
The Comhairle is seeking nominations to fill the remaining nine vacancies on Scalpay Community Council. In order to be established, a minimum of six valid nominations must be received by the deadline below. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW and must be delivered to the Returning Officer…
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Public Enquiries
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is asking members of the public to use email to make general enquiries. Following the cyber-attack on 7 November the Comhairle has implemented a temporary phone system. While functional, the temporary system is not designed to handle a high numbers of calls. An enquiry form is available on the Comhairle’s temporary website alongside…
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Sport and Health Uni-hoc Competition
November saw Sport and Health offering primary 5-7 children the opportunity to take part in a uni-hoc competition, in the Lewis Sports Centre. The competition was offered to all schools in Lewis & Harris and 44 teams entered from both islands. The teams competed over 3 weeks of group matches, with the top team from…
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Community Ownership Fund in Scotland – Webinars and Support
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is encouraging individuals looking to apply to the Community Ownership Fund to make use of available online support. The Community Ownership Fund helps communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take ownership of assets at risk of closure. Development Trust Scotland is hosting a webinar on how to write…
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Trading Standards Issues Scam Warning
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Trading Standards is warning residents about an Inheritance Scam letter that is targeting local addresses. The scam takes the form of a letter purporting to be from a foreign bank and claiming that the recipient of the letter is the sole beneficiary of a large sum of money from a deceased…
