News

  • Funding to address childhood obesity

    6 December 2021

    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

    6 December 2021

    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

    6 December 2021

    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

    3 December 2021

    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

     

  • £7.9m Fund Launched to Help UK SMEs Exhibit at Overseas Tradeshows

    3 December 2021

    Support is available for small UK firms to help them tackle tradeshows with confidence, maximise their returns, and ensure the UK has quality businesses representing the country internationally. Image, Idox