Councillor asks: ‘Should college board meeting go ahead?’
A college board meeting will go ahead this week, despite questions from one elected member around whether it should be held at all.
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New Scalloway fishmarket set for early completion
The new Scalloway fishmarket is fast approaching “one hundred per cent” completion, with work on the new premises expected to be finished by the middle
READ FULL STORYCouncil housing tenants to be surveyed
Shetland Islands Council tenants are being asked to watch for this year’s satisfaction survey, which is being carried out by independent researchers.
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Councillors call for commitment on building affordable houses
Shetland Islands Council must ensure that a greater number of affordable houses are built in 2019/20 than in the previous year if it is to
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Vision to Re-Create Scalloway published
A public drop-in event is being held on Sunday to mark the publication of the Re-Create Scalloway Vision and Action Plan, and to hear plans
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Toft pier rebuild approved by councillors
Elected members have backed a full business case behind a rebuild and extension of Toft Pier, at a cost of £2.9 million.
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Brexit could force isles police to send help south
Chief inspector Lindsay Tulloch has not ruled out isles police officers being sent to other parts of the UK in the event of disruption emerging
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Old Nesting school will be gym, workshop and more
The former Nesting School will be turned into a multi-function space featuring a gym and workshop.
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End of an era as EnQuest takes over from BP at Sullom Voe
A changing of the guard at Sullom Voe has taken place, with EnQuest officially taking over the terminal – ending BP’s long-standing association with the
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Compromise deal put forward to ease HIE row
An SNP MP has proposed a compromise deal aimed at ending the bitter row over controversial changes to Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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‘Unsafe’ pier closed prompting fury from isles shell fishermen
Isles shell fishermen are up in arms after Toft pier in the North Mainland was deemed unsafe and Shetland Islands Council has decided to close…
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Shetland councillor offers praise for community policing
Local police chiefs have been praised for their involvement in the community by the chairman of the community safety and resilience board. Alastair Cooper has…
READ FULL STORYTown hall clash over budget detail
An ill-tempered town hall meeting saw councillor Alastair Cooper and SIC chief executive Mark Boden lock horns in a row over the council budget.
READ FULL STORYCouncil outlines ‘placemaking’ plans
A six-week consultation has been launched by Shetland Islands Council to find out what the community thinks of its new local planning guidance document known…
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