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The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership’s (OHCPP) Strategic Anti-Poverty Group is delighted to be able to follow-up on the Winter Campaign against Poverty by inviting applications to the Scottish Government-funded Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund (ICCEF).

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that food redistribution charities can now submit applications to a new £15 million government scheme, Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting public feedback on the draft Outer Hebrides Economic Strategy 2025-35.

The Athlete Travel Award Scheme for April 2025 – October 2025 is now open to applications. Orkney 2025 travel cost should not to be included in this application.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting members of the public to provide feedback on the Comhairle’s 2025/26 budget proposals.

Following on from the recruitment campaign in September 2024, the Highland, Moray and Eilean Siar Area Support Team are making a further plea for Volunteer Panel Members with Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) to come forward and make a difference in your community!

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking additional foster carers in the outer Hebrides as part of the Comhairle’s continued commitment to keep “The Promise” made to children and young people five years ago.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is hosting a series of community conversations to gather public views on the 2025-2030 Outer Hebrides Local Housing Strategy.

Representatives of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar met with Navantia, the new operators of Arnish Yard, in Stornoway on 6 February 2025.

On Wednesday 5 February Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Mr Iain Macaulay, Lord-Lieutenant for the Western Isles visited Leslie Eller on the occasion of his 100th birthday and presented him with a gift on behalf of the communities of the Western Isles.