Politics

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed the passage of the Islands (Scotland) Bill.

The Western Isles Labour Party has attacked the “shameful” treatment of the islands by the Scottish Government over the funding of council services.

The conduct of our elected representatives has been put under the microscope this week following the news that a Western Isles Councillor has been accused of failing to register his interests in a company that he owns one third of.

Harris and South Lochs Councillor John G. Mitchell has committed himself to the fight for the continuation of mobile library vans in rural areas.

The main public bodies which run services in the Outer Hebrides could be combined into a ‘Single Island Authority’ under a plan being brought forward for discussion by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

The Stornoway Trust Election count took place on Tuesday and the electorate responded well to the interest in this year’s ballot with 4,261 votes cast, 42% of those eligible to vote.

The Stornoway Trust Election count took place last night (Tuesday) and the electorate responded well to the interest in this year’s ballot with 4,261 votes cast, 42% of those eligible to vote.

Ballot papers for the Stornoway Trust election should be dropping through mailboxes by Thursday, in advance of election day on Tuesday (March 27).

The Stornoway Trust Election will take place on Tuesday, March 27th, when around 10,000 eligible voters, will be able to cast their ballot to decide five positions to complete the 10-strong complement of trustees.

The names of the candidates standing for election to the Stornoway Trust at the end of this month have been revealed.

The names of the candidates standing for election to the Stornoway Trust at the end of this month have been revealed.

Calls for one of Kelso’s busiest residential through roads to be repaired or resurfaced are being made by two of the town’s councillors.

This week the Prime Minister announced a review into the health of the news media, including the regional and local press.

Comhairle nan Eilean has announced that it has set its budget for 2018/19.

Scotland’s first ever Islands Bill will be debated in parliament today (Thursday 8 February).

A committee of MSPs has recommended that the general principles of the Islands Bill be agreed by the Scottish Parliament.

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed the Draft Budget announcement from Finance Secretary Derek Mackay for the positive effect it will have on the Western Isles.

The Comhairle will be looking to take key decisions on its capital programme at the next series of Council meetings in December 2017.