Comhairle nan Eilean Siar1 day agoIsles council selling £456,000 bin lorry it has hardly usedThe vehicle was taken out of service due to a fault and the supplier has gone into administration.1 day ago4 Mar 2026Banking group asked to reconsider Balivanich branch closureThe Bank of Scotland in Benbecula is due to close in July.4 Mar 202627 Feb 2026All directors at community-owned landlord to stand downA review last year raised concerns about the running of Sealladh na Beinne Mòire in South Uist.27 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Western Isles bus fares capped at £2 under pilot schemeThe Scottish government initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands and Islands.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Council tax rise of 8.5% agreed for the Western IslesLocal authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar had originally proposed an increase of 9.5%.24 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Council tax rise of 9.5% proposed for the Western IslesLocal authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is facing a shortfall of more than £4m in its 2026-27 budget.17 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Islands Forum scrapped after meeting just four timesThe forum was set up in 2022 to help island local authorities to find solutions to common issues.16 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Isles council staff not getting World Cup public holidayFirst Minister John Swinney previously said 15 June should be designated as a national bank holiday.11 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Prices at council-run island gyms and pools to rise by up to 30%Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says increases will help plug a hole in its budget.4 Feb 2026...
