Allan hails return of Western Isles female councillors
After the 2017 election, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar was the local authority in Scotland to have no female representation.
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Holyrood committee hears of Hebridean geese problem
With greylag geese having over trebled in number in Uist for example over the past decade, the allocation of adequate funding levels to bring down the geese numbers to a manageable level is essential, the Holyrood committee was told last week.
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Drug and alcohol support funding welcomed in Western Isles
The funding is part of a nationwide announcement by the Scottish Government, with a total of 77 initiatives across Scotland to benefit from £25 million over the next five years.
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Concern raised over prolonged Lochboisdale ferry cancellations
CalMac have said that they will provide an update for March 26-31 once they have completed their further exploration of options.
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MSP Allan welcomes extra funding for Hebridean projects
Of the 180 applicants to the fund in the summer of 2021, 35 island-based projects focussed on sustainability and green travel options have now been awarded financial support.
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Bus travel bonus welcomed
Isles MP Angus MacNeil has welcomed the initiative which will cover travel across the Western Isles and also on the mainland.
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Ferry discount for school minibuses welcomed by MSP
The discount will be introduced on December 1 and reviewed after the initial year to establish how it has been taken up and how it is funded.
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Parliamentary debate on Gaelic Language Plan
‘The promotion of Gaelic is not just a question of how many people have Gaelic, but of how many people use it,’ says Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan.
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Allan re-elected for fourth term
The SNP MSP was re-elected with over 51% of the vote on a turnout of 66.4% – the highest ever for a Scottish Parliament election in Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
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Postal ballot packs start arriving
Postal ballot papers must be received by the Returning Officer by 10pm on Thursday, May 6 2021.