Comhairle nan Eilean Siar4 days agoWestern Isles Council facing a budget gap of £4.1mComhairle nan Eilean Siar says it might have to increase council tax or use its reserves to plug the hole.4 days ago14 Jan 2026Major contract awarded for SSEN's Lewis HubThe hub is part of plans for a sub-sea cable to deliver power from Western Isles wind farms to the mainland.14 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Mobile masts upgraded to boost 4G in rural ScotlandSites right across the country receive the upgrade aimed at helping boost investment and employment.24 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Airspace approved for use by Western Isles spaceportSpaceport-1 is a project being developed by local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.19 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Bakkafrost to appeal decision refusing fish farm off LewisThere are concerns about an impact on fishing grounds, but the company says this would be 'negligible'.16 Dec 202511 Dec 2025New chief executive for Comhairle nan Eilean SiarMartin Joyce has been appointed to the role at the Western Isles local authority.11 Dec 202527 Nov 2025New mobile phone policy for Western Isles schoolsCouncillors have welcomed an element of flexibility in the rules for primaries and secondaries.27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Council's services 'still recovering' two years after cyber attackA watchdog says there are lessons for all Scotland's authorities after Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's hack.27 Nov 202519 Nov 2025Lewis Hub energy project secures planning consentThe hub is part of plans for a sub-sea cable to deliver power from Western Isles wind farms to the mainland.19 Nov 2025...
