Author: Jonathan Staines
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Summary of Comhairle Meetings
Members of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar met in Stornoway last week for the Comhairle’s November series of meetings. At the Policy and Resources Committee Members discussed the Comhairle’s Budget Strategy and were given feedback on meetings held by Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and community representatives from across the Western Isles.…
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Comhairle Establishes Major Development Oversight Board
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has established a Major Development Oversight Board in response to the significant number of major renewable energy projects and related activities anticipated to commence in the Outer Hebrides from late 2026. Developments such as this will have logistical and related impacts across the islands, including on statutory and other services delivered…
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Obair a’ tòiseachadh air Port-fànais 1 ann an Uibhist a Tuath
Ghabh planaichean fànais Innse Gall ceum air adhart nuair a chaidh tòiseachadh air a’ chiad chuid den obair air raon losgaidh fo-chuartachaidh Port Fànais 1 air Diluain 18 den t-Samhain. Chaidh companaidh togail ionadail, MacAmhlaigh Ascernis Earranta, fhastadh le Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, a tha os cionn cùise, airson làrach Port-fànais 1 aig Tac Scolpaig,…
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Construction Work Begins at Spaceport 1 in North Uist
The space ambitions of the Outer Hebrides have taken a step forward, with the initial phase of construction of the Spaceport 1 sub-orbital launch site set to start today, Monday 18 November. Local contractor, Macaulay Askernish Ltd has been appointed by project lead, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to construct the enabling infrastructure at Scolpaig Farm…
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Tribute Paid to Former Councillor
Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Councillor Kenny Macleod, has paid tribute to former Councillor Donnie ‘Leody’ Macleod, who passed away on Saturday 23 November at the age of 95. Mr Macleod served as a member for Laxdale ward, serving in the first ever Comhairle, between 1974 – 1978. The Convener said: “As an elected…
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Notice to Mariners – Skye to South Uist
Vessels and General Safety Advice Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) Skye to South Uist Marine Surveys Date of issue: 22/11/2024 This Notice to Mariners supersedes that issued on 15th November 2024. Due to reduced scope of works remaining, the working corridor has been reduced accordingly. This NtM reflects these changes. Please be advised that…
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A busy week for the Splaoid buses!
It has been a busy week for the Department of Education, Skills and Children’s Services. As part of the Department’s ‘Gaelic Week’ the ‘Splaoid’ buses have been on the road all week. From Monday 11th November the bus for Lewis and Harris has travelled to Harris, Uig, the West Side, Lochs, Point, Back and Stornoway.…
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Seachdain Thrang airson bhanaichean Splaoid!
B’ e seachdain air leth trang a bha ann, mar phàirt de Sheachdain na Gàidhlig aig Roinn an Fhoghlaim, agus busaichean Splaoid aig Tuath agus Splaoid aig Deas air an rathad. Bho Dhiluain 11mh Samhain gu Dihaoine thadhal Splaoid aig Tuath air na Hearadh, Ùig, An Taobh Siar, na Lochan, An Rubha, Am Bac agus…
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ISL Pool Reopening – Friday 25 October 2024
Following the successful completion of water testing this week, the Swimming Pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway will re-open to the public from tomorrow morning, Friday 25 October. The pool was refilled and brought back up to temperature at the end of last week and testing began on Monday morning. Clear results have now been received,…
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ISL Pool closure update – 4th October
The swimming pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway is temporarily closed until further notice as a result of damaged floor tiles. In order to access and repair the damaged floor area that was reported on Monday evening, the ISL pool was drained through the week and contractors were able to access the floor on…