Duvet day skivers may have day in bed stopped short by buzzing Flea
By JOHN ROBERTSON Skiving council workers who are giving the SIC a bad name for absenteeism could get an unpleasant surprise if an idea for…
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Report merits action, not more ‘waffle and fudge’
By NEIL RIDDELL Scotland’s financial watchdog’s latest report on the SIC is so damning that it would “result in a vote of no confidence” in…
READ FULL STORYGreenhill cuts spending on ‘wrong’ SIC vehicles
By RYAN TAYLOR The number of four-wheel-drive vehicles on the council’s fleet will be reduced in future years to help cut the level of spend…
READ FULL STORYWills fails in bid to have speed limit imposed on Weisdale road
By RYAN TAYLOR Long-running plans will press ahead to build a new section of main road between Whiteness and Weisdale, despite an attempt by one…
READ FULL STORYWatchdog’s criticism of SIC demands action, says councillor
Scotland’s financial watchdog’s latest report on the SIC is so damning that it would “result in a vote of no confidence” in the administration of…
READ FULL STORYDuncan questions policy of attracting incomers
A councillor has voiced his fear that if attempts to attract new blood to Shetland are successful, it could spark an “exodus” of natives and…
READ FULL STORYIsles set to lead other councils in preparations for year of cultures
Local authority leaders representing the islands in the Highlands and Islands have agreed that their councils should work together in preparation for A Year of…
READ FULL STORYBoard ponders Sunday clampdown
Licensed premises should stop serving alcohol at 11pm on Sundays, two hours earlier than at present, in an effort to curb Shetland’s drinking culture. That…
READ FULL STORYGMB union backs pay offer
The first of three unions to vote on a new equal pay deal proposed by the SIC has overwhelmingly backed the offer. Ninety-two per cent…
READ FULL STORYGMB members accept equal pay deal
The first of three unions to vote on a new equal pay deal proposed by the SIC has overwhelmingly backed the offer. Ninety-two per cent…
READ FULL STORYWills calls for council to become more effective
A councillor is calling for an open debate about the way the council is run and advocating a series of reforms that he believes will…
READ FULL STORYNew tourism group will market isles independently
By RYAN TAYLOR Details of how Shetland’s fledgling marketing organisation for tourism will operate alongside VisitScotland have begun to emerge, amid calls for the isles…
READ FULL STORYTwo councillors subject of conflict of interest complaint
A complaint has been lodged about two SIC councillors who took part and voted in a debate about funding the Shetland Livestock Marketing Group (SLMG),…
READ FULL STORYHousing chiefs vow to press on as ministers reject funding plea
By ROSALIND GRIFFITHS Angry housing chiefs pledged this week to go ahead with plans to build 10 new council houses in Brae, despite Shetland missing…
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