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Roddie Mackay said the new council will face significant challenges.

Council Leader Mackay not seeking re-election

The council met on Tuesday to discuss a three per cent rise.

Council tax rise will limit service cuts

The cuts facing the council are "the worst of any in Scotland".

Council cuts threaten ‘irreversible’ damage

Council Leader Roddie MacKay called for the surcharge on customers in the north to be removed

Isles need an energy cost derogation

The comhairle said the Isles Forum represented an opportunity

Isles Forum is ‘direct route’ to government

HIE and council were able to support key infrastructure projects likes roads and causeways, but they have been stripped of that opportunity through stringent budget cuts. Pic: Nick Smith

Budget is ‘unhelpful and unacceptable’

Three councillors have been spoken to in relation to the investigation

Councillors named in Comhairle harassment inquiry

Preview of a draft map, seen by the Stornoway Gazette, showing all ScotWind North connections going to a regional hub at Dounreay.

SSE plan to bypass isles condemned

The housing needs of rural areas needs a diverse approach

No single answer for rural housing

THE WAY AHEAD: Comhairle Leader Roddie MacKay and Alex MacLeod, chief executive of the port authority, show Michael Gove around the harbour. Pic: Fiona Rennie

Co-operation is key to Levelling-Up funds

The centralisation of air traffic control has proved controversial, despite assurances from HIAL that it is a necessary step.

Air traffic proposals ‘must be shelved’
The contents of the Scottish Government’s “Technology Assurance Review” of HIAL’s plans to centralise air traffic control in Inverness has led to renewed calls for the whole project to be abandoned.

Roddie MacKay highlighted the decision to centralise air control, for example, as one of the decisions being made which work against the interests of the islands

Crisis plea made to Prime Minister

Comhairle Leader demands respect for staff amid investigation

The lack of affordable housing in the more rural parts of the islands has been a major factor in the population decline

Grim statistics on island population

An Eathar Coastal Rowing Club on Loch Seaforth.

We should be at level zero, says council leader

Lady Mathesons Seminary is looking great.

It's been a long road, but well worth it to see the end result

The Western Isles move into lockdown from midnight tonight.

Some said it was inevitable that a move to level four lockdown was on the cards

Stornoway Town hall lit up Blue for Burns Day 2021 - Scott Davidson

Stornoway Town Hall lights up blue to celebrate national Bard

A united front has been formed on the island in an attempt to ensure the Arnish yard is saved for the community. Pic: Peter Urpeth

Arnish meeting was helpful say group

A united front has been formed on the island in an attempt to ensure the Arnish yard is saved for the community. Pic: Peter Urpeth

Concerns over Arnish are discussed at a group meeting of interested parties on t...

The ‘Save Arnish’ campaign say they will continue the fight in an attempt to secure whatever best deal is available for workers.

BiFab comes to the end of the road!

Good news as the Foyer announce emergency funding has saved them from closing.

Great news as The Foyer is saved!

Point and Sandwick Trust had told several charitable organisations they were no longer in a position to help.

Suddenly the future looks better!

Some further relaxing of restrictions were announced today.

Great news - but care must still be taken

Some hope reamains for the future of the yard at Arnish.

The Comhairle took part in discussion over the future of Arnish

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar leader Roddie MacKay

A message from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar leader Roddie MacKay

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar leader Roddie Mackay.

Comhairle leader says every effort is being made to continue to deliver services...

The Comhairle is looking for views on its Corporate Strategy and Recovery Business Plans.

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.

Comhairle Leader, Roddie Mackay sets out the steps being taken to aid the receovery of the Islands from COVID-19 pandemic.

Western Isles Council Leader sets out steps and work being done to recover from ...

Starting to form an economic recovery in the Western Isles

Virus impact - Comhairle establishes volunteer registration

Comhairle Leader, Roddie Mackay.

Standards Commission says it is ‘no longer fair, proportionate or in the public ...

Show Respect For Elderly and Vulnerable in Shopping

Councillor Uisdean Robertson is also concerned about safety and resilience under the proposed measures for centralization.

HIAL is displaying a gross lack of ambition for the Islands says Councillor

Inset - Comhairle Leader, Roddie MacKay, welcomed the ESF award news, which he said would help the most vulnerable in our community and protect jobs in the area.

Funding to support employment in the Western Isles

Comhairle Leader Roddie Mackay (seated third from left) highlighted the concerns of the Comhairle at the recent meeting at Cosla headquarters in Edinburgh.

Council Leader highlights the problem of Western Isles’ depopulation to Cabinet ...

Blow for Stornoway Wind Farm following energy contract announcement

KT Tunstall said: I applaud HebCelts efforts to tackle environmental issues and raise awareness amongst an international audience. Photo by Colin Cameron.

KT Tunstall leads chorus of praise for another successful HebCelt

MSP asks people to take part in events on bus service changes

Comhairle Leader makes the case for a larger cable to connect Western Isles ener...

Councillor Gordon Murray is urging the public to make their views known to members.

Tell councillors what your priorities are

Increasing representation of women at Comhairle

Open Letter to Council Leader Roddie Mackay

Praise for Island athletes at Gotland Games

Council getting to grips with its Budget with your help
The first meeting of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's newly-established Budget Board took place on Wednesday 28th June 2017.

Roddie Mackay and Norman A. MacDonald

Leader and Convener posts announced

Councillors help fund memorial shelter

Rig owners to host public meeting tonight

MSP Alasdair Allan has said the decision to scrap the Stornoway-based Emergency Towing Vessel was an act of "gross irresponsibility from the UK Government".

Allan speaks at Carloway public meeting on oil rig grounding