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  • Women into Politics

    6 December 2021

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Elect Her will run an online workshop to inform and encourage women in the Western Isles to stand in the upcoming Local Government elections in May 2022. Image, eventbrite

     

  • Continued Absence of Islanders on Calmac Board

    6 December 2021

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has expressed disappointment that Scottish Government have completed appointments to the David MacBrayne Group Board but ignored pleas from Councils and stakeholders across the C&HFS network to address the fundamental gap in user experience of those appointed.

     

  • Funding to address childhood obesity

    6 December 2021

    Eight projects working with young families to encourage good nutrition are being allocated funding by the Scottish Government as early intervention to reduce childhood obesity.

     

  • Landmark investment in recycling

    6 December 2021

    Nine more local authorities have successfully bid for support from the Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund, bringing the total investment to date to £20 million.

     

  • ROADS Tuesday 07 2021

    7 December 2021

    Wintery conditions forecast for Lewis, Harris, North & South Uist & Benbecula. Gritters deployed treating Priorities 1, 2 & 3 Lewis and Harris, and Priorities 1 & 2 in North & South Uist and Benbecula.  Please drive to the conditions.