Author: Iain
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Western Isles Development Trust
Election of Directors 2024 The public are reminded that the close of nominations for the Western Isles Development Trust Election for two Directors resident in Barra and Vatersay, two Directors resident in Uist, two Directors resident in Harris and two Directors resident in Lewis is 2.00pm on Thursday 28 March 2024. To be eligible to…
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Minister Visits RCGF Projects
As part of a visit to the Outer Hebrides Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning joined Comhairle nan Eilean Siar officers on a tour of local Regeneration Capital Grant Fund funded projects. Regeneration Capital Grant Fund or RCGF is a Scottish Government fund that supports locally developed, place-based regeneration projects that…
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Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates Billing 2024
Due to ongoing problems with the Comhairle’s IT infrastructure following the cyber-attack on 7 November 2023, annual bills for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates will be delayed. The Comhairle is working closely with software suppliers to ensure that this issue is resolved quickly and with the least disruption possible. We aim to issue bills for…
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Official Opening of Goathill Project Development
Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport and Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning officially opened the Goathill Project Development at a ceremony in Stornoway today, Monday 25 March. The Goathill Development Project consists of the 52 bedroom Taigh Shiphoirt Care Home, 50 Unit Bremner Court Housing…
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Sgeama Greis Gnìomhachais nan Oileanach
Sgeama Greis Gnìomhachais nan Oileanach Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 2024 Ann an co-bhonn le Bòrd na Gàidhlig, tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar a’ tabhann cothrom do dh’oileanaich le sgilean Gàidhlig a bhith a’ cosnadh airson deich seachdainean as t-Samhradh 2024 aig buidhnean a tha a’ cleachdadh Gàidhlig mar mheadhan obrach gu làitheil. Faodaidh na deich…
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Stornoway Welfare Fund Deadline Extended
The Stornoway Welfare Fund, which amalgamated three existing trusts (Dr J L Robertson’s Bequest, Provost’s Coal Fund and the William Cook Mackenzie Trust), has recently been established. The deadline for applications to the Stornoway Welfare Fund has been extended to Friday 5 April 2024. Details of the fund, eligibility criteria and how you can apply…
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Spaceport 1 Airspace Change Consultation
Formal consultation on the proposed airspace change associated with Spaceport 1, Scolpaig, North Uist will commence on 20 March and close on 24 May 2024. The airspace change application is being managed by ‘change sponsor’ QinetiQ on behalf of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. As rocket launch poses a risk to aviation, it is necessary to…
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Comhairle Outdoor Learning Manager Meets with Minister
The meeting was focused on giving Ms Don a flavour of the educational value of good quality outdoor learning in a residential setting. Tim was keen to ensure the minister understood the difficulties young people in peripheral areas like the islands face in accessing outdoor residential experiences. Its second focus was looking at how Outdoor…
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New Operator for Benbecula to Stornoway Service
Following a tender process Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has awarded Hebridean Air Services the contract to operate the Benbecula to Stornoway Air Service. The agreement with Hebridean Air Services will see the service return to three days of operation per week with passengers able to book return flights on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Passengers will…
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Tribute Paid to Former Councillor
Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor, Allan F Macleod who passed away at St Brendan’s Hospital, Barra, on 9 March. Cllr Kenny Macleod, said: “Allan F MacLeod served on the Comhairle from 1994 to 1999 as a member for Castlebay. Mr Macleod was Vice-Chair of the…