Directory of local groups: Community Councils

 

Benbecula Community Council

Works and interacts with effective other local groups for the social and economic benefit of Benbecula.   Provides link between the Comhairle and the community by providing information to residents.

  • Contact: Isabel Steele
    Position: Contact Person
    Address: C/O CnES Office
    Township: Balivanich
    Island: Benbecula
    Postcode: HS7 5PJ
    Phone: 01870 60 2425
    Area(s) of interest: Community Development/Local amenities

Berneray Community Council

Involvement in a variety of community activities to improve and enhance Berneray. 

  • Contact: John MacLean
    Position: Contact
    Address: Harbour View, Gunhill
    Township: Berneray
    Island: North Uist
    Postcode: HS6 5BD
    Phone: 01876 540 271
    Email: mvshipping@hebrides.net
    Area(s) of interest: Community council

Bornish Community Council

Involvement in a variety of community activities to improve and enhance Bornish.

  • Contact: Kate MacDonald
    Position: Secretary/Treasurer
    Address: Clachan
    Township: Ormiclate
    Island: South Uist
    Postcode: HS8 5SB
    Phone: 01878 710 327
    Area(s) of interest: Community council

Community Co-ordinator - Benbecula & South Uist

Part of Western Isles network dealing with community development.

  • Contact: Marie Campbell
    Position: Co-ordinator
    Address: Gleus House
    Township: Daliburgh
    Island: South Uist
    Postcode: HS8 5SS
    Phone: 01878 700 505
    Fax: 01878 700 505
    Email: marie.campbell@cne-siar.gov.uk
    Area(s) of interest: Community Development

Community Co-ordinator - North Uist & Berneray

Part of network throughout the Western Isles dealing with Community development, providing assistance and guidance for community development projects within the area.

  • Contact: Alison Cropper
    Position: Co-ordinator
    Address: Claddach Kirkibost Centre
    Township: Claddach Kirkibost
    Island: North Uist
    Postcode: HS6 5EP
    Phone: 01876 580 735
    Fax: 01876 580 390
    Email: a.cropper@cne-siar.gov.uk
    Website: www.cne-siar.gov.uk
    Area(s) of interest: Community Development

Lochboisdale Community Council

Involvement in a variety of community activities to improve and enhance the Lochboisdale area. The council is particularly interested in transport and community care issues.

  • Contact: Donald MacNeil
    Position: Contact Person
    Address: Burnside
    Township: Daliburgh
    Island: South Uist
    Postcode: HS8 5SS
    Phone: 01878 700 254/mob 07771 750 619
    Area(s) of interest: Community development, local amenities

North Uist Community Council

The council is involved in supporting other organisations in a variety of initiatives to improve and enhance North Uist, in addition to its representative role.

  • Contact: Uisdean Robertson
    Position: Secretary
    Address: Templeton
    Township: 1 Carinish
    Island: North Uist
    Postcode: HS6 5HL
    Phone: 01876 580 369
    Email: uisdean@hebrides.net
    Area(s) of interest: Community Councils

Third Sector Hebrides Uist (An Treas Roinn Innse Gall Uibhist)

Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations merged with Third Sector Hebrides in April 2010 and Third Sector Hebrides Uist is the arm of the merged organisation which specifically supports voluntary groups in the Uists.  It exists to represent and support the voluntary sector, assist organisations in coming together for common purpose and enable local people to gain access to the decision-making processes that affect their community.

Third Sector Hebrides Uist is responsible for Am Paipear, a monthly community newspaper, the Trust Fund for the Disabled, the Balivanich Thrift Shop, and the Gardening Scheme.

  • Contact: Jean Newman
    Position: Support Officer
    Address: 41 Airport Road
    Township: Balivanich
    Island: Benbecula
    Postcode: HS7 5LA
    Phone: 01870 602117
    Fax: 01870 602117
    Email: manager@ucvo.org.uk
    Website: www.ucvo.info