Author: Susan McGrath
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Islands Programme Funding for Uist Projects
Scottish Government has today announced the awarding of more than £700,000 of Islands Programme funding to projects in North Uist and Eriskay. The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands approved the Comhairle’s applications for funding as follows: Application Project Title: Ionad Eilean na h-Oige Phase 22024/25 Islands Programme award: £651,000 Application Project Title:…
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2024-25 YLAG Fund Launched
The Outer Hebrides Community Led Local Development Youth Local Action Group (CLLD YLAG) have launched their grant fund. A total of £10,000 is available and each applicant may apply for up to £4,000. Applications will be accepted from constituted community groups and initiatives that are based in the Outer Hebrides and demonstrate that their project…
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Maoin YLAG 2024-25 ga Chur air Bhog
Tha buidheann-gnìomh òg Leasachadh fo Stiùir na Coimhearsnachd Innse Gall (Outer Hebrides CLLD YLAG) air cuairt-maoineachaidh fhoillseachadh. Uile gu lèir, bidh £10,000 ri fhaighinn agus thathar a’ sireadh iarrtasan airson suimean suas ri £4,000. Bithear a’ gabhail ri iarrtasan bho bhuidhnean is iomairtean coimhearsnachd a tha stèidhichte anns na h-Eileanan Siar as urrainn a dhearbhadh…
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Deasbad 2024 Returns With New Major Sponsor
The Management Committee of the National Gaelic Schools Debating competition is delighted to announce a new major sponsor for the 2024 competition. The proposed Spiorad na Mara offshore wind farm project, will act as the lead sponsor for Deasbad 2024. The funding which has been secured from Spiorad na Mara will allow the 2024 competition…
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Deasbad 2024 A’ Tilleadh Le Prìomh Bhiuidheann Taice Ùr
Tha Comataidh Stiùiridh Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrd-sgoiltean Gàidhlig air leth toilichte ainmeachadh prìomh bhuidheann taice ùr airson farpais 2024. Bidh Spiorad na Mara, pròiseact tuath-ghaoithe far-chosta, na phrìomh bhuidheann-urrais airson Deasbad 2024. Tha Comataidh Stiùiridh Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrd-sgoiltean Gàidhlig air leth toilichte ainmeachadh prìomh bhuidheann taice ùr airson farpais 2024. Bidh Spiorad na Mara,…
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Transport Chair Calls for Improved Resilience
Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Chair of the Comhairle’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called on Highlands and Islands Airports Limited to improve the resilience of their service at Stornoway Airport. Cllr Robertson’s call follows reports of flight cancellations because of staffing challenges at the Airport. Cllr Robertson said: “I have heard reports from individuals who have…
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Comhairle Highlights Concerns Over Crofting Law Reform Plans
At a meeting of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Sustainable Development Committee on Tuesday 24 September Comhairle Members agreed to write to Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity to express concerns over Crofting Law Reform. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar submitted a response to Scottish Government’s consultation on the matter which closed on 2 September…
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Comhairle Responds to CalMac’s South Uist Service Cancelation
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has reacted to the news that CalMac has chosen to remove the ferry service to South Uist as a result of further delays to MV Caledonian Isles returning to service. CalMac’s decision followed a community consultation exercise which gave people about four hours to express a view. The unanimous view of…
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Service Marks War Memorial Centenary
On Saturday 21 September members of the public gathered to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the Lewis War Memorial. The service at the Lewis War Memorial was led by Rev William Heenan from St Columba’s Church, Stornoway, and featured the laying of wreaths on behalf of the community of the Western Isles…
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Voting in the UK General Election
Malcolm Burr, Returning Officer for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, is reminding voters what they need to know to vote in the UK Parliament Election. Polling Stations will be open from 7.00am to 10.00pm on Thursday 4 July 2024. Details of the Polling Stations for Na h-Eilleanan an Iar can be found on the Situation of Polling Stations…