News

Na Hearadh Agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch by Election - Thursday 8 October 2020

7 October 2020

WHAT VOTERS NEED TO KNOW FOR POLLING DAY - Malcolm Burr, Returning Officer, is reminding voters in the Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch By Election what they need to know to have their say on Polling Day.

Tags: By election

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

Tags: Social Renewal Advisory Board.

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

Tags: Food Registration, Fishing Vessel

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.

Tags: Local Transport Strategy

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