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Scottish Government’s Social Security Research Team to visit the Western Isles

15 January 2019

The Scottish Government's Social Security Research Team will be visiting the Western Isles on 5^th March 2019. We'd like to invite you to come along and tell us your views on Scotland's new social security system.

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Tags: Scottish Government, Social Security Research Team, Visit to the Western Isles

Tribute To Former Councillor

15 January 2019

The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor, Rev Roderick M Mackinnon, who passed away last weekend.

Transport Survey - £100 Prize Draw

15 January 2019

Community Energy Scotland are trying to gather as many thoughts from people who live in the Western Isles as possible on current transport usage and potential future transport choices, mainly focusing on Electric Vehicles.

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Tags: Transport Survey, Electric Vehicles (EV), Community Energy Scotland

60 Foundation Apprenticeships Available in Western Isles

14 January 2019

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and partners recently secured a Skills Development Scotland contract to the value of £570K to support the delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships for the 2019/20 academic year and beyond.

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Tags: Foundation Apprenticeships, Western Isles

Support for Designation of Iolaire Site as a War Grave

11 January 2019

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the support of the First Minister for designating the site of the wreck of The Iolaire as a War Grave.

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