Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is calling for the replacement of two vital island ferries to be brought forward in response to repeated disruption.
(Permalink) Barra Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Harris

The council whose area covers many of the islands hit by major disruption caused by Scotland's ageing ferry fleet has backed calls for a dedicated transport secretary with a place around the Scottish Government cabinet table.
(Permalink) Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

'Technical difficulties' in upgrading a pier have stalled works at Lochmaddy. The 108ft long caisson or pier was brought to Lochmaddy from Belfast in September and has sat in a temporary location ever since. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) says the caisson will not be moved into its permanent position until the new year.
(Permalink) Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Lochmaddy

Unbundling the next CalMac contract to allow for a new Outer Isles company should be considered as an option, according to Uisdean Robertson, chairman of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's transportation committee.
(Permalink) Caledonian MacBrayne Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Outer Hebrides

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is deeply disappointed at the news that Calmac Ferries Limited have discontinued four call centre roles that were established in Stornoway leaving the affected staff out of work in these most difficult times.
(Permalink) Caledonian MacBrayne Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has confirmed that there will be no reductions in CalMac's timetables for ferries services to the Western Isles.
(Permalink) Caledonian MacBrayne Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Timetabling