News

  • Landmark investment in recycling

    Nine more local authorities have successfully bid for support from the Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund, bringing the total investment to date to £20 million.

     
  • Funding to address childhood obesity

    Eight projects working with young families to encourage good nutrition are being allocated funding by the Scottish Government as early intervention to reduce childhood obesity.

     
  • Continued Absence of Islanders on Calmac Board

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has expressed disappointment that Scottish Government have completed appointments to the David MacBrayne Group Board but ignored pleas from Councils and stakeholders across the C&HFS network to address the fundamental gap in user experience of those appointed.

     
  • Women into Politics

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Elect Her will run an online workshop to inform and encourage women in the Western Isles to stand in the upcoming Local Government elections in May 2022. Image, eventbrite

     
  • Support for action on fireworks and pyrotechnics

    Tougher action on the sale and use of fireworks and tackling the misuse of pyrotechnics has been backed in a new consultation. Image, medievalists.net