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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Local council for Outer Hebrides, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Scottish Gaelic for 'Council of the Western Isles'; Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈkʰõ.ərˠʎə nə ˈɲelan ˈʃiəɾ]) is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Outer Hebrides) council area of Scotland.[4][5] It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
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Full council election every 5 years | |
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History | |
Founded | 16 May 1975 |
Leadership | |
Malcolm Burr since November 2005[2] | |
Structure | |
Seats | 29 councillors |
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Elections | |
Single transferable vote | |
Last election | 5 May 2022 |
Next election | 6 May 2027 |
Motto | |
Ardaichidh Fireantachd Cinneach (Scottish Gaelic: "Righteousness exalteth a nation") | |
Meeting place | |
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Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW | |
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