About Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

The Comhairle delivers a full range of services typical of a Scottish local authority, in particular:-

• Education
• Social Services
• Roads and Transportation.
• Housing
• Environmental Services
• Leisure and Recreation
• Corporate Services, including registration of births, deaths and marriages

The Comhairle comprises thirty one elected members. Three elected members are affiliated to the Scottish National Party; four elected members are affiliated with the Labour Party; whilst the remaining elected members are independents. The Comhairle’s decision making process follows the traditional pattern of a number of committees, each with a remit covering a specific subject area, which either take decisions themselves, or which make recommendations to Meetings of the Council. The Leader of the Comhairle is the Convener; the Head of the Comhairle’s paid service is the Chief Executive.

For further information about how the Comhairle makes decisions, and on its internal structures, please access the Council's Constitutional Documents and Standing Orders, and Scheme of Administration. Information on elected members is also available on the Comhairle's website.