News

  • Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Draft Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2022 Public Consultation

    5 October 2017

    The Comhairle are preparing a Gaelic Language Plan for 2018-2022 for the Western Isles, in terms of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. This Plan makes clear how the Comhairle will promote and increase the use and learning of Gaelic, both within the organisation itself, and in the communities of the Isles. Image © tameside.gov

     

  • First Aid for Under 5s in Borve

    5 October 2017

    We have the following class coming up this month - First Aid for Under 5s. 

    Please pass on to anyone you think might be interested.

    Advance registration is required. Image © British Red Cross

     

     

     

  • Energy Advice

    5 October 2017

    Trading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are advising residents that they should contact Home Energy Scotland in the first instance for free and impartial advice concerning offers of free heating, insulation or other similar offers. Image © Energy Saving Trust.

     

  • Isle of Lewis War Memorial Restoration 2017

    5 October 2017

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased that the restoration works to the Lewis War Memorial have now been completed. The Comhairle was successful in securing a substantial grant of £132k from the War Memorial Trusts, First World War Memorials Programme, for £200k of refurbishment proposals. Image © We Love the Isle of Harris.

     

  • Door to Door Charity Collections

    4 October 2017

    In Scotland, the collection of Direct Debit promises is not currently covered by Charity licensing rules. Therefore a door to door collection for direct debit does not require to have a licence from CNES. Image © SIC