• 10th June

Future Strategy for Provision of Education in the Western Isles

The Community Information Document on Future Strategy for Provision of Education in
the Western Isles indicated that workshops would be held throughout the Western Isles
to allow interested parties to engage in dialogue and contribute to the process of
formulating a sustainable and affordable strategy. The workshops have been arranged as follows:

Harris   Harris Community Centre,  Monday,  22 June 2009,  7.30-9.30pm

Barra    Castlebay Community Hall,  Tuesday, 23 June 2009,   7.30-9.30pm

Ness and West Side   Barvas /Brue Community Centre,   Tuesday, 23 June 2009,   7.30-9.30pm

Stornoway, Sandwick and Point   Town Hall,  Tuesday,  23 June 2009,  7.30-9.30pm

 Laxdale, Tong, Back and Tolsta   Back Recreation Centre,  Wednesday,  24 June 2009,  7.30-9.30pm

Uist   Balivanich Hall,    Wednesday,  24 June 2009,   7.30-9.30pm

Uig and Lochs    North Lochs Community Centre,   Thursday,  25 June 2009,   7.30-9.30pm

If you wish to attend the Comhairle is requesting that you notify them in advance by contacting Donna smith on: dsmith@cne-siar.qov.uk  or 01851 709430, before the 18th of June.

• 5th June 2009

DRAFT SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE: LARGE SCALE WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS > 20MW
 

The aforementioned documents can be viewed at the deposit locations listed overleaf or on the Comhairle's web site at: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/planningservice/largescalewinddev,asp
Comments on the Draft Supplementary Guidance and Draft Environmental Report can be made on the forms that are available at the deposit locations or on the Comhairle's web site, and should be sent to:

Angusina MacDonald
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Balivanich
Isle of Benbecula
HS7 SLA

or

Angusina-macdonald@cne-siar.gov,uk

Any comments should be received by 5:00 pm on Tuesday 4th August 2009.

• Planning Applications Received by CNES for Western Isles

• Public Liability Certificate

24 May

 The project assistant for the Clinical Strategy Options Appraisal has replied to an inquiry from Chairman, informing that the Appraisal document has not yet been published.

19 May

The acting Director of Education has written informing that CNES are inviting intersted members of the community opportunity to discuss the future strategy for provision of education on the Western Isles.

19 May

Alasdair Allan has written on behalf of Angus MacNeil and himself to confirm that they will both be able to attend a public meeting with Pairc CC on Thursday 22nd Oct.

14 May 2009

CNES has launched a consultation on the Draft Outer Hebrides Core Paths Plan. Further information can be found at:

http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/countryside/corepaths.asp

10 May 2009

Alasdair Allan MSP and Angus Brendan Macneil MP have both recently written to Pairc CC as follows:

"I am writing to ask if there are any issues your Community Council would like me to take up on your behalf, or whether it would be helpful for me just to  come along to one of your meetings. I am keen to stay in touch with those involved in community councils, who have a better idea than most about the problems and issues facing the different parts of the islands, and am happy to be of any help I can.
  If you would like me to attend a forthcoming meeting or have any issues you would like me to take up I would be grateful if you could contact me and I am happy to be of any assistance possible."

Alasdair Allan MSP

and:

  I am mindful of the fact that Community Councils undertake a great deal of work and are instrumental in identifying the needs and aspirations within our local communities.
  If your Community Council feels that either myself or Alasdair Allan MSP, can carry forward any matters relating to your area, the Western Isles, or beyond, we would certainly be pleased to assist in any way we can.
  If you would like to meet with Alasdair or I, please contact the constituency office, to arrange a mutually suitable date.

Angus Brendan MacNeil MP

In response Pairc CC have suggested that both representatives attend a public meeting after the summer recess,hopefully to be held in October.  The date will be notified in "Agenda" once we hear back.