The proposal to remove the provision of Pre School education in Castlebay from the Children’s Centre to Castlebay Primary School is to go out for statutory consultation.

Scottish government Ferries Review Report is now published: The in depth review of all ferry services across Scotland is out for final consultation. This will be the blueprint for future ferry services up to 2022 and communities have until the end of March 2012 to comment on the plans.

Local residents in Barra will be up in arms when they hear that there are proposals to cut the number of vehicles in Barra for the local fire Brigade. The proposals to remove one of the Barra fire engines will be decided before the end of January.