News

  • Statement on Resilience Fund

    27 August 2018

    The Comhairle has tentatively welcomed today's announcement by Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, that £3.5m is to be invested by Scottish Government to reduce the risk of vessels breaking down and to return them to service quicker if they do. Image © Alamy.

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  • Uist Economic Taskforce Welcomes New Regeneration Strategy for Balivanich

    27 August 2018

    A meeting of the Uist Economic Taskforce Working Group took place in Benbecula on Friday 24 August 2018.  Issues under discussion included the future provision of affordable housing, the development of economic links with the Faroe Islands and the on-going prospects of a Uist Spaceport.

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  • Comhairle Expresses Disappointment at Ferry Delay

    27 August 2018

    The Comhairle has expressed its disappointment and frustration at the recent announcement that the new ferry which is to be allocated on the Uig-Lochmaddy-Tarbert route will not now be entering service until at least summer 2020.

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  • Sport & Health Uni-hoc Festival

    24 August 2018

    Please find below the Primary Uni-hoc entry forms, run in partnership with Lewis Camanachd.

    We look forward to receiving your entry.

    Image © twitter

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  • We're here to help

    24 August 2018

    Please see link below signposting 'We're here to help' support groups. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are saying: "Having a difficult time? Need to talk? 24-hour contact numbers are available for support if you have concerns or are concerned for someone else."

    Image © UTHSCSA

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