Stories tagged with Tag: Allison Duncan

Councils’ watchdog told of finance fears

The council may be on the cusp of having to answer awkward questions after two elected members paid a visit to the Accounts Commission to…

November 27, 2014 | 5.00pm

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Gray offers reassurance over high school budget

Councillors have been assured the new Anderson High School should be completed within budget.

June 18, 2014 | 3.52pm

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Pensioners’ bonus slashed

The Christmas grant scheme for pensioners and disabled people is to be cut to a quarter of its present level, Shetland Charitable Trust has decided.

February 27, 2014 | 4.22pm

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Chief inspector could soon be on way south

Shetland’s top policeman could soon be winging his way south to a new job after making the superintendent “pool” within the police force.

February 3, 2014 | 5.04pm

Bressay without fire crew because of beards

Folk in Bressay are without a fire crew because two firemen have refused to shave off their beards in the lead up to its Up-Helly-A’

January 24, 2014 | 12.46pm

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Council makes healthy saving on reduced sick leave

Shetland Islands Council has saved over £300,000 on its sick leave bill following a 10 per cent improvement in work attendance in the 12 months…

November 12, 2013 | 1.48pm

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Flea to set off on isles-wide walk in aid of CLAN campaign

Councillor Allison Duncan is embarking on a “Fleathon” pushing a wheelbarrow all over Shetland in aid of the CLAN 1,2,3 campaign. The Flea, from the…

May 27, 2009 | 2.30pm

Duncan sorry for SLMG ‘Mickey Mouse’ slur as dialogue begins

By LOUISE THOMASON The councillor who described Shetland’s livestock co-operative as a “Mickey Mouse organisation” during a council meeting on the future of the organisation…

March 13, 2009 | 10.53am