Have your say on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s budget proposals

The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has urged residents and organisations in the Western Isles to take the opportunity to contribute to a consultation on the Comhairle’s budgetary plans as part of the Recovery and Renewal for the Islands.
By Kevin McRoberts
Published 23rd Sep 2020, 13:24 BST
The Comhairle is looking for views on its Corporate Strategy and Recovery Business Plans.The Comhairle is looking for views on its Corporate Strategy and Recovery Business Plans.
The Comhairle is looking for views on its Corporate Strategy and Recovery Business Plans.

The Comhairle is facing the prospect of having to find savings of around £6 million over the next two years, with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic being highlighted as one of the major causes of its financial woes.

It has outlined a series of proposals in a bid to balance the books.

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Councillor Roddie Mackay said: “We are facing extremely challenging financial circumstances in the months and years ahead and I and my fellow councillors would encourage everyone to take the opportunity to look at the proposals and contribute to the process.

“It really is important that we get views from across the community and that people have a say in where we are going as we continue our journey of recovery and renewal.”

Those who wish to submit comments can do so via the Recovery Business Plans Consultation Survey

Paper copies of the survey are available on request by calling 01851 600501. The consultation closes this Saturday, September 26.

Responses to the survey will be taken into account by the Comhairle when it next considers the draft plans on Wednesday, September 30.

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