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Coronavirus (COVID-19): supporting people and communities - call for ideas

6 October 2020

Community groups and organisations can help shape a fairer recovery after coronavirus by submitting ideas to the Social Renewal Advisory Board. Responses should be submitted no later than 23 October 2020. Image © gov.scot

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Fishing Vessel Food Registration Reminder – Don’t Miss the Boat!

6 October 2020

Local fishing vessel owners are being reminded that they will need to register as 'food businesses', and have their vessel inspected by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to enable catch to be exported, either directly or indirectly, to Europe after EU-exit. Image © Hebrides Today

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Comhairle Approves Transport Strategy

6 October 2020

The Comhairle has recently approved its Local Transport Strategy 2020-2030, its first since 2000. The  Outer Hebrides Local Transport Strategy is currently on the Comhairle's website for a period of public consultation.

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Crown Estate Funding

6 October 2020

Following extensive engagement with both Westminster and the Scottish Governments the Comhairle was pleased to welcome the first allocation of the net revenues of the Crown Estate marine assets in Scotland to Local Authorities councils in September 2019. Image © twitter

Have Your Say on Recovery Business Plans Consultation

6 October 2020

The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has urged residents and organisations in the Western Isles to take the opportunity to contribute to a consultation on the Comhairle's budgetary plans as part of the Recovery and Renewal for the Islands.

Tags: Recovery Business Plans