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15th February Deadline For Elite Athletes Travel Scheme

6 February 2019

Up to 8 Elite athletes from the Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from the continuation of the pilot scheme designed to support travel costs to and from the islands. Image © active east lothian

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Gaelic Student Placement Scheme 2019

6 February 2019

In conjunction with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are offering an opportunity to students with Gaelic skills to be employed for ten weeks during summer 2019 in the Western Isles with organisations which use Gaelic in the workplace every day. Image © youtube

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Looking For Land For Housing

6 February 2019

The Comhairle is working closely with Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) to deliver an ambitious programme to provide new affordable homes throughout the Outer Hebrides due to enhanced funding from the Scottish Government. Image ©  huffingtonpost

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Hebrides Energy Seeking to Secure Best Deal for Local Households

6 February 2019

Partners in the Hebrides Energy Company are keen to ensure that local customers are on the best possible deal for them following the transfer of Our Power customers, including those who had signed up to Hebrides Energy tariffs, to Utilita as of 31st January.

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Athlete Support Award Grant

5 February 2019

Following the successful launch of the Islands Athlete Travel Award Scheme in March 2018 up to 8 Elite athletes from the Outer Hebrides are again set to benefit from the continuation of the pilot scheme designed to support travel costs in the islands. Image © active east lothian

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