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  • Food Supplies to Barra

    Challenging weather conditions have meant that no food supplies have been delivered to the islands of Barra and Vatersay since Wednesday 17th January. With ongoing ferry disruption, the Comhairle is working closely with CalMac, The Co-op and local representatives to establish the best route to have supplies delivered as soon as possible. Any vulnerable families/individuals struggling…

  • Severe Weather Warning Issued by Met Office

    The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 18:00 tonight (23 January) to 08:00 Wednesday (24 January). The Met Office forecasts strong winds for the Western Isles with the potential for gusts in excess of 75 mph. The Met Office warning, states: “A spell of strong west…

  • Recycling Centre Closed – Rueval, Benbecula

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has temporarily closed the Household Waste Recycling Centre and Commercial Waste Sorting Area at Rueval, Benbecula as a result of today’s high winds. An update will be provided when the service reopens.

  • Magnora Offshore Wind

    Magnora Offshore Wind are planning to deploy a FLiDAR Buoy on their Talisk Array in March/April of 2024. The co-ordinates of the preferred Location for deployment are (WGS 84, DMS) 58 Deg. 48’0.00”N   006 Deg. 20’58.99”W.  (UTM30), Eastings 653121. Northing 6520812. We have attached Charts showing the preferred location of the Buoy, If you have…

  • Schools Update – 22 January

    We currently expect that schools will be open today as the high winds recede across the islands and the Amber Weather Alert has ended. Parents should prepare, however, for the possibility of disruption or delay to school opening or transport services in some areas, especially in Harris, Uists and Barra. Any issues will be communicated…

  • Dìleab 2024: Leverhulme

    Tro bhith a’ lìbhrigeadh phrògram leantainneach, adhartach, thairis air beagan bhliadhnaichean ann an com-pàirteachas ri sgoiltean, tha pròiseact Dìleab a’ deànamh cinnteach gu bheil òigridh nan Eilean Siar an sàs ann an ionnsachadh mu chànan, cultar, ceòl agus dràma ann an dòigh èifeachdach a tha a’ coileanadh nan amasan agus builean a tha air an…

  • School Update – 19 January

    School across the Western Isles are expected to be open as normal on Friday 19th January. There continues to be a risk of localised disruption as snow turns to rain in varying degrees across the islands. Schools will notify parents directly of any specific localised issues that may affect individual locations.

  • School Update

    Forecasts for Friday 19th January remain too unpredictable at this time to make early decisions about school closures. Officers will assess conditions in the morning and will decide on closures as early as possible, being mindful of early departure times for some pupils. Please monitor social media and communications in the morning for the latest…

  • Eishken Road – Partially Blocked

    The Eishken Road is partially blocked, approximately 5 – 6 miles from the A859, as a gritter has to be recovered. The road is still passable with a 4×4 vehicle.   It is hoped the gritter will be recovered by tomorrow morning. Any updates on this situation will be provided once they are available.

  • Bus Services – 18 January 2024

    Due to continued adverse weather conditions, bus services across the Western Isles are disrupted or cancelled. Could all intending passengers please note the following update to bus services: W1 Ness – normal service. W2 Westside – service to resume at 13:05 Stornoway to Carloway and 13:45 Stornoway to Shawbost. W3 – Normal service from 12:30.…