Changes to the timetable for the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar community conversations
The Community Conversations offer an opportunity for members of the public to engage with the Comhairle on topics including the Comhairle Budget, Crown Estate funding and service delivery.
Upon the request of local council members and with consideration for the Covid-19 outbreak, the Uist and Benbecula community conversations, originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 7, have been postponed to a later date.
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Hide AdResidents of Uist can, of course, contact their local councillors in the usual manner to feed views into the process.
The Harris virtual meeting has been moved from Thursday, October 8, to Wednesday, October 7.
The programme for each Community Conversation will be as follows:
1. PowerPoint presentation on financial position of the Comhairle.
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Hide Ad2. Request that individuals and groups complete the online Budget Consultation.
3. Review of the previous round of Crown Estate applications and guidance on how to apply for the next round of funding.
4. Facilitated discussion regarding community engagement and service delivery.
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