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Residents in the Western Isles are being urged to complete Census forms to provide vital information for the future of public services.

Following the introduction of new legislation, the Comhairle must have a Short-Term Let licensing scheme in place by October 2022.  

Anyone renting accommodation for short term accommodation will require…

With just a week left until people in the Western Isles go to the polls, the Returning Officer is urging voters to get ready for the upcoming council elections.

We are delighted to be restarting Parent & Baby classes at ISL.

Every Monday from 25th April:

Parent & Baby Fitness:  10.30 - 11.15

(baby must have full head control – roughly 4 months)

A parent…

Salami and cured meats made from animals reared or roaming in the …

Voters in the uncontested wards of Ward 1 - Barraigh Agus Bhatarsaigh, Ward 6 - Sgìr’ Ùige agus Carlabhagh and Ward 11 - Sgìre an Rubha are reminded that no elections will be taking place on 5th May, …

Electors who are unable to attend a polling station are reminded that the deadline for applying for a proxy vote is today, Tuesday 26 April, at 5.00pm.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed comments from the EIS that ‘we have to think differently, work differently and resource differently’ for schools to recover, not only from the impact of the COVID…

Upcoming Events at Stornoway Library.

Ballot papers for postal voters in the Outer Hebrides will be arriving on doormats over the next few days, ready for the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election on Thursday 5 May.

Malcolm Burr, Returning Officer…

Please note that all our libraries are closed over the Easter weekend - from Friday 15 to Monday 18 April.

There will be a Temporary Road Closure on Keith Street, Stornoway on Monday 18th April from 9am to approx.12:30pm. The section of road affected is between Scotland Street and Church Street.