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  • Notice of By-Election

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding the public that completed nomination forms for the Na Hearadh By-Election must be delivered to the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday 3 June 2024. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Election Office at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis or at the Comhairle Area Offices in Tarbert.  These…

  • Notice of Election

    A UK Parliamentary Election to elect a Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar is to be held on Thursday 4 July 2024.The Notice of Election and nomination information for prospective candidates is available on the elections page of the Comhairle website.There is a new rule that requires voters to show photo ID when they vote at…

  • NTM 01/2024 Acarsaid Harbour Pontoons

    NTM 01/2024 – Acarsaid Harbour Pontoons, Isle of Eriskay – 30 May 2024 Mariners are advised that a Dive Team will be carrying out inspections of the mooring system associated with the pontoon at Acarsaid, Eriskay on Thursday 30th May 2024. Please keep all vessels clear of the pontoon area and clear of all diving…

  • Census Results Response

    Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Cllr Donald Macsween, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Comataidh na Gàidhlig have responded to the publication of detailed census results. The results published by Scottish Government underline population decline as a key challenge across every area of the Western Isles and for the first…

  • Surplus Topsoil Available

    he Comhairle is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, local community groups, businesses and partner agencies who are interested in obtaining unscreened surplus topsoil arising from the Goathill development, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and is currently stockpiled at our Bennadrove siteIn promoting the sustainable reuse of greenfield soils, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have produced regulatory…

  • NTM01(SSEN) – Loch Erisort Marine Survey

    Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD)Loch Erisort Marine Survey – Laxay to Kershader On the instruction of Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution [herein SHEPD], a survey campaign is required to provide detailed information on the seabed characteristics and current velocity of an area within Loch Erisort, Isle of Lewis to enable a route engineering feasibility…

  • Establishment of Stornoway Community Council

    Following the recent Notice of Election calling for nominations for Stornoway Community Council, sufficient nominations were received to enable the Community Council to be established. Full details of membership is available on the Comhairle Website

  • Sight Action and the Western Isles Sensory Centre

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased to announce that this vital support for those with a sensory impairment will be reinstated, via a new contractual arrangement with Highland Blindcraft and that the Sensory Centre will be reopened, Monday to Friday 10.00 am – 2.00pm, offering information and advice, equipment and hearing aid battery replacement. At the…

  • Spaceport 1 Airspace Change Consultation Reminder

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding members of the public that the Spaceport 1 Airspace Change Consultation remains open until Friday 24 May 2024. Feedback is welcomed and is an essential part of the airspace change process, as it helps to develop the final airspace design and associated procedures.  It also enables the Sponsor to…

  • Comhairle Responds to MoveMore Decision

    At a meeting with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on 17 May NHS Western Isles confirmed its decision to withdraw funding from the MoveMore programme The well regarded MoveMore Western Isles programme is delivered in partnership by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and NHS Western Isles and supports individuals living with one or more long-term condition (including…