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Citizens Information Board

The Citizens Information Board is the statutory body responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice, money advice and advocacy services to the public.

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Social Policy & Research

The Citizens Information Board's participation in social policy and research arises from its functions as set out in the Comhairle Act 2000.

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Our Services

The Citizens Information Board supports and provides a range of services to information providers, to people with disabilities and to the public.

Our Services

Data hub

The Citizens Information Board Data Hub presents anonymous statistical data from our funded services.

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Publications

The Citizens Information Board produces a wide variety of online and printed publications to support the provision of information. These publications include leaflets, reports and wallcharts.

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Freedom of Information

The Citizens Information Board, as Comhairle, became subject to the legislation from 1 October 2001. The Freedom of Information Act 2014 imposes various duties on public bodies and certain other bodies which are subject to its records.

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Our Structure

The Citizens Information Board organises its work into four main divisions and 12 service teams; Compliance and Reporting division; Corporate Services division; ICT, Digital and Data division; Standards and Development division.

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News

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28 January 2026

Getting help and support after Storm Chandra

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Getting help and support after Storm Chandra

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28 January 2026

February bank holiday social welfare payments

Monday, 2 February 2026, is a public holiday. So, if you usually get your payment on Monday, it will be paid on Friday, 30 January 2026 instead.

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22 January 2026

Property price limits increase for the First Home Scheme

Since 1 January 2026, the property price limits for the First Home Scheme have increased in 17 local authority areas.

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