By-election to be contested after second candidate comes forward
The Shetland North seat will be contested for the first time in seven years after a second candidate announced his intention to stand in the
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Notice of by-election called after councillor stands down
A notice of by-election has been called for Shetland North after one of the three elected members stood down, claiming the council was not “open”
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SIC confirms North Mainland by-election date
A January date has been pencilled in for the Shetland North by-election for the seat soon-to-be vacated by Tom Morton. Returning officer Jan Riise identified…
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Some voters still waiting for postal voting packs
Voters who have not received their postal voting packs – with just days to go before the election – are being urged to contact their…
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Have you decided who to vote for?
Five of the six election candidates answered questions from the public at BBC Radio Shetland’s husting on Tuesday.
READ FULL STORYNotice of poll confirms six candidates standing
A notice of poll has been published ahead of next month’s general election, confirming six candidates hopeful of securing your vote. The candidates are Alex…
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Concerns raised over voter ID plans
New voter ID requirements will have a disproportionate effect on young people, Alistair Carmichael has warned. The MP for the isles has highlighted the risk…
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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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‘Don’t lose your vote’ – people urged to check their electoral registration details
The council is urging people to check their details are up to date – or risk losing the vote. Officials are contacting every Shetland household…
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ELECTION: Every councillor now elected to form new Shetland Islands Council
All 22 councillors have been elected to form the new Shetland Islands Council.
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New Shetland Islands Council could be announced by noon
The make-up of the new Shetland Islands Council is expected to be confirmed by as early as noon today (Friday) after voting came to a…
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Less than a third of eligible voters had cast their ballot by 5pm
Less than a third of eligible voters had cast their ballot in today’s council elections by 5pm, according to official figures. Turnout statistics provided by…
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Candidate pulls out of election race
A council candidate has pulled out of the race to be elected.
READ FULL STORYStewart Douglas to stand for South Mainland seat
Stewart Douglas has announced he is standing as a council election candidate in Shetland South.
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