News

  • State Aid Clearance for Remote Island Wind

    12 February 2018

    Welcoming the news that the European Commission has provided State Aid clearance for Remote Island Wind, the Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Cllr Roddie Mackay said: "Confirmation that the European Commission has provided State Aid clearance for Remote Island Wind is a welcome and positive step forward."

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  • First Aid In An Emergency (One-Day Class) - 17th February

    8 February 2018

    There are spaces available for this class. Please pass onto anyone you think might be interested. Advance registration is required. To register please call (01851) 822718 or email communitylearninghebrides@cne-siar.gov.uk  Image© JPMS.

     

     

  • Trading Standards Warning

    8 February 2018

    Trading standards are again advising residents that they should not give any personal information including pension details or electricity bills until you have been given a consent and privacy notice by any business offering "free" eco schemes.

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  • Comhairle Sets Budget

    8 February 2018

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar set its budget for 2018/19 yesterday. The Comhairle started considering its forward budget strategy in June 2017 when it created a budget Board, comprising Councillors from all Wards and Parties, to oversee its implementation. This has provided the opportunity for feedback from across communities in the process. Image © ConcordiaSupply

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  • Uist Fuel Supplies

    7 February 2018

    Assurances have been sought over continued fuel supplies to the Uists as Lochcarnan Depot undergoes essential maintenance during February and March. On Tuesday this week, the Comhairle's Chairman of Transportation, Councillor Uisdean Robertson (Beinn na Faoghla agus Uibhist a Tuath), met with Certas Energy's Director of Corporate Affairs, Dr Brian Worrall, to discuss the matter.