Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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. It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | |
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| Full council election every 5 years | |
Coat of arms | |
Council logo | |
| Type | |
| Type | Unitary authority |
| History | |
| Founded | 16 May 1975 |
| Leadership | |
Kenneth MacLeod, Scottish National Party since 17 May 2022 | |
Leader | |
Malcolm Burr since November 2005 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 29 councillors |
Political groups |
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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 | |
| Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW | |
| Website | |
| www | |
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