Community council urges energy giants to move project to another site
A community council has urged two energy giants to look for alternative sites for a major project. Statkraft and SSEN are currently looking to build…
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Give community councils more powers to stop controversial projects, Scott says
Community councillors have been left asking “what are we doing here” after their objections to major developments were ignored. That came from Shetland Central councillor…
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Call for community councils to be given more power
Community councils should be given more power to encourage more people to join them, councillors have said. The SIC is currently reviewing its 18 community…
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Community council posts remain empty
Several community council posts remain up for grabs, it has emerged.
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Community council elections now open
The nomination period for community council elections has opened. The term of office for councillors elected will be two years, ending in 2024. All nominations…
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Charges brought under new Domestic Abuse legislation
Two people have been charged following new domestic abuse legislation which was introduced last month.
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Community councillors elected
The results are in for community council elections in four wards. Unst had the highest turnout with 54 per cent of constituents casting a vote….
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The clock is ticking for anyone thinking of standing for their local community council.
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No raw sewage from Gulberwick, Scottish Water assures residents
Scottish Water has denied claims that raw sewage is being pumped into the sea at Gulberwick following problems with the pump station in the area.
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Seven community councils stand to be dissolved
Seven community councils are on the brink of dissolution owing to a shortage of candidates for re-election.
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