August 2020

On Merchant Navy Day, Thursday 3 September 2020, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will fly the Red Ensign at its headquarters on Sandwick Road to raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy…

The following are the key updates for the reopening of sports facilities in the Western Isles.

Young people from across Scotland are being offered access to a national, on-line education resource.

A By-Election will be held on Thursday 8 October 2020 to elect a Councillor to serve the Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas Nan Loch Electoral Ward for Comhairle nan Siar following the resignation of Councillor…

A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas Nan Loch Ward of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

Nomination forms can be obtained from the Election Office, Comhairle…

Comhairle Welcomes the Foundation Scotland/NET Response, Recovery & Resilience Fund Reopening

Since the First Minister’s announcement on Thursday 20th August bringing forward the date that some indoor sports activities can look to recommence, Sport and Health staff have been progressing the crucial…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar announced on 21 July that a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar area would be undertaken. The review particularly focused on the suitability…

As of the week commencing 24th August 2020, Comhairle care homes will be reintroducing indoor visiting to care homes.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is delighted to announce the winners of the World Photo Day photography competition. The competition proved to be very popular with a high number of entries showcasing all that…

Following on from the weight restriction of 7.5T being placed on the Bernera Bridge we intend to carry out refuse collections tomorrow as scheduled.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar met today in a special meeting of the full Comhairle. A report before Councillors setting out a range of measures to deliver the Comhairle’s updated Corporate Strategy was agreed.