"Community spirit is powering local politics in Lewis and Harris" - Michael Gray, Common Weal

As an Isle of Lewis community comes together to bid for the Barvas estate (click here to read more), Michael Gray explores how the grass-roots political movements inspired by indyref are moving forward on Lewis and Harris.

Transport infrastructure to islands secured as Air Discount Scheme extended

The Air Discount Scheme, which offers a significant discount on air fares for travellers from remote communities, is being renewed for a further four years, Minister for Transport and Islands Derek Mackay has announced.

Citizens Advice Direct Call-Handling Centre, Stornoway - MP & MSP welcome announcement

The SNP’s MP and MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Angus MacNeil and Alasdair Allan, have welcomed confirmation from Citizens Advice Direct that the call-handling centre in Stornoway will be retained. 

Living Wage campaign success for SNP Group !

At Policy and resources meeting on 11th Febvruary 2015, the council agreed with the SNP Group for the backdating of the Living Wage to 2013.

Lionel School : SNP Councillor for Taobh Siar and Nis Kenny Macleod's opening speech

In putting forward this amendment I do so because I have a duty as an elected member of the Taobh Siar and Nis ward to represent the views of the people that elected me, showing leadership on their behalf and keeping to my pre election promises in 2012 to represent the people that elected me to the best of my ability.

Labour need to apologise for transport blunders

Councillor Donald Manford :

I note from last week's Guth that Labour representatives have finally admitted that a ferry service in winter to Mallaig is unworkable. We have always been aware that Mallaig is a very dependable destination for vessels smaller than MV Lord of the Isles but, entirely unsuited to large vessels.