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  • CNES Leader Budget Speech

    24 February 2021

    CNES Leader Roddie Mackay said: "Today's budget is the fourth of this term of the Comhairle. It is fair to say that when I told you last year that we continued to operate in a period of significant challenge I had not imagined the impact that the pandemic would have on our economy and society."

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  • Comhairle To Set 2021/22 Budget

    23 February 2021

    CNES is meeting on the 23 February to consider its 2021/22 Budget. Recommendations before the Policy and Resources Committee include retaining Council Tax for the Western Isles at the 2020/21 level of £1,193.49 at Band D, the lowest in Scotland. Image concordiasupply

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  • Covid-19 Briefing for Pupils, Parents, and Carers

    22 February 2021

    Following the announcement by the First Minister on Tuesday, it has been confirmed that early learning centres and schools will begin a phased return.

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  • Second ELIIT Call for Proposals now open

    19 February 2021

    The European Light Industries Innovation and Technology project launched its second Call for Proposals on 25 January 2021. It aims to foster the collaboration between SMEs active in textile, clothing, leather and footwear sectors and technology providers with innovative solutions.  Image © European Commission

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  • Sleet and Diesel

    19 February 2021

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar last week took to social media to ask for public submissions to help name the 6 gritting lorries serving the Isle of Harris.

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