North Ness evacuation defended after ‘reassuring’ new tests
Tests at the council’s vacant North Ness premises have “been reassuring” – raising the prospect that staff may soon return to the headquarters which were…
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More than £500,000 rent is paid for empty council headquarters
More than half a million pounds in rent has been shelled out by Shetland Islands Council on its vacant North Ness headquarters – a year…
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Town hall is for all of Shetland, council meeting hears
Lerwick Town Hall should be promoted as the isles’ “premier building” hosting a wide-ranging variety of events, exhibitions and orchestras, the SIC heard on Wednesday
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Search begins for a new head of council finance
The council is seeking to appoint a new £70,000-plus head of finance to replace its current incumbent Steve Whyte.
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Lessons learned on Mareel aired by council bosses
The SIC is reviewing its standard practice regarding security on capital grants, following an extensive review of “lessons learned” from the controversial Mareel arts centre
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