Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

16/09/2026

Maoin Ghnìomhachasan Beaga 2026-27 ga cur air bhog le CLLD

Ag aithneachadh gu bheil pàirt chudromach aig gnìomhachasan ann a bhith a’ lìbhrigeadh sheirbheisean cudromach agus a’ cur ri seasmhachd ar coimhearsnachdan, tha an LAG airson sgeama maoineachaidh fheuchainn a tha ag amas gu sònraichte air gnìomhachasan beaga eileanach a chuireas ri amasan an LAG tron bhun-ghnìomhachas aca no tro phròiseact sònraichte.

2026-27 CLLD Small Business Fund launched

The Outer Hebrides Local Action Group is piloting a grant scheme aimed specifically at small island businesses which, through their core business or a specific activity, will contribute to the LAG’s stated priorities.

Read the full story including application details: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/news/2026/2026-27-clld-small-business-fund-launched

15/09/2026

Public Meetings on Bernera and Tolsta Schools

Members of the public are invited to attend public meetings to discuss the future of Bernera School and Tolsta School.

The latest meetings will give an opportunity for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to share the options appraisals which were collated at previous community meetings and were approved at the Comhairle’s Education Committee in March 2026.

The meetings will also allow the community to voice further views which will be communicated to elected members as part of the consultation process.

Details of community meetings:

• Bernera School Community Meeting - Bernera Community Hall on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 6pm.

• Tolsta School Community Meeting - Tolsta Community Hall on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 6pm.

Meeting documents: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/news/2026/public-meetings-bernera-and-tolsta-schools

14/09/2026

Homecare & Reablement Assistant, Uist
21 hours per week, Permanent Position
£17,457 to £18,125 p.a. (inclusive of £1,701 Distant Islands Allowance p.a.)

Find a job, gain a qualification, and build a life in the Western Isles with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Homecare and Reablement team.

https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/comhairle-nan-eilean-siar/jobs/homecare-reablement-assistant-uist-8320-487934

10/09/2026

Su***de Prevention Scotland, the community of organisations delivering COSLA and the Scottish Government’s joint su***de prevention strategy, has today launched a new documentary for World Su***de Prevention Day.

The documentary can be viewed below.

What I want you to know tells the story of Phil Wanless and his son...

10/09/2026

Become a Volunteer Children's Panel Member or a Panel Practice Adviser

Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in your community by volunteering with Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS).

CHS is currently recruiting volunteer Children's Panel Members and Panel Practice Advisers across Scotland to help support infants, children and young people who are involved in the Children's Hearings System.

Those selected as trainee Panel Members will take part in a dedicated learning programme designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed for the role. The course is delivered through a combination of in-person and online events.

Find out more about the roles, the training provided, and the positive impact you can make by visiting: www.chscotland.gov.uk

Online Information Session

The Eilean Siar Area Support Team is holding a virtual information session for anyone who would like to learn more about the roles and training. Current Children’s Panel and Area Support Team members will share their first-hand experiences.

Thursday 17 September 2026 7.00pm Online via Microsoft Teams

To book a place on the information session, or to find out more about the recruitment campaign, please contact [email protected] Tel: 01851 822613

10/09/2026

Temporary Closure of Museum nan Eilean - Wednesday 16 September

Museum nan Eilean will be closed to the public on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

The temporary closure is required to facilitate essential collections management work in the main galleries. Due to the specialist nature of the work being undertaken, the museum will not be open to visitors on that day. The museum will reopen as normal on Thursday 17 September 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank visitors for their understanding.

For further information, please visit:

Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway is part of the Heritage Service operated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and is based in Lews Castle Grounds on the Isle of Lewis. Museum& Tasglann nan Eilean. Lewis Chessmen on display. Outer Hebrides Archaeology.

09/09/2026

Following the restoration of the water supply, schools on the Westside reopened at 10:30am today for staff and pupils who were able to attend.

Scottish Water has provided the following update: //www.scottishwater.co.uk/in-your-area/service-updates/hs2-isle-of-lewis-08092026

Posted: Wednesday 9th September – 07:45hrs Next Update: Wednesday 9th September – 12:30hrs Water supplies are now gradually restoring in HS2 areas to the West side of the Isle of Lewis following an interruption to normal supply for some customers yesterday. This is due to an issue which was iden...

08/09/2026

Westside Water Update

Due to the continuing issues affecting water supplies across the west of Lewis, Sgoil an Taobh Siar and Sgoil Shiaboist will be closed to pupils again tomorrow (09/09/26). Staff will work to make learning available for pupils online and communication will be issued to parents directly from the schools. Sgoil Bhreascleit is expected to be able to open tomorrow as it is benefitting form a redirected water supply.

This is a continuing situation and circumstances can change quickly. Please be alert to any updates to communications in the morning.

Updated information including water bottle collection points can be viewed on the Scottish Water website:

Posted: Tuesday 8th September – 19:25hrs Next Update: Tuesday 8th September – 22:30hrs Customers in HS2 areas to the West side of the Isle of Lewis may be experiencing an interruption to their water supply. This is due to an issue which was identified this morning at West Lewis Water Treatment W...

08/09/2026

Westside Water Supply Issue

Sgoil Bhreascleit, Sgoil Siabost and Sgoil an Toabh Siar have been closed today because of water supply issues affecting the Westside. Scottish Water has issued a statement on the situation and will provide further updates on their website.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has notified parents and carers of the closures and will provide the public with information on any further service disruption.

Posted: Tuesday 8th September – 08:30hrs Next Update: Tuesday 8th September – 12:00hrs Customers in HS2 areas to the West side of the Isle of Lewis may experience an interruption to their water supply this morning. This is due to an issue which has been identified at the water treatment works in...

07/09/2026

Athlete Travel Award Scheme

The Athlete Travel Award Scheme for October 2026 to April 2027 is open today, Monday 7 September 2026.

The Athlete Travel Award Scheme supports travel costs to allow elite pathway athletes from the Highlands & Islands to gain better access to competitive and developmental opportunities on the mainland.

This is the first application available for the 2026 to 2027 period with up to £750 made available to successful candidates. The competition period being applied for is from 1 October 2026 – 1 April 2027.

Athletes who applied for the previous application can also apply for this round, as long as they can provide evidence to support their application.

This round of applications must be submitted by Monday 21 September (9am) and will be considered soon after.

The application and accompanying guidance can be found on the CNES website in the Sport & Health / Community Sports Hub section.

The Islands Athlete Travel Award Scheme allows Athletes from the Outer Hebrides the opportunity to benefit from the program designed to support travel costs in the islands.