Trust should be independent (Kathy Greaves)
A front page article in The Shetland Times dated 1st July (Members say “no” to councillor trustees) goes on to quote councillor Allan Wishart as
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Non UK-residents welcome, says council convener
The council’s convener has stressed Shetland will remain a welcoming place for people and businesses from outside the UK. Malcolm Bell has spoken after SIC…
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Charitable trust accused of being ‘farcical’ and ‘undemocratic’
Shetland Charitable Trust is weathering its latest constitutional storm, with critics of a move to cut council representation on the board to four describing the
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Suggested names sought for new AHS hall of residence
Proposals are being sought for a name to go above the door of the new Anderson High School’s hall of residence, which is steadily emerging
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Shetland Islands Council appoints new finance boss
Shetland Islands Council has announced a new executive manager of finance.
READ FULL STORYNot good for wind developers (James MacKenzie)
It can hardly be a coincidence that Peel Energy has made its application to Scottish ministers for the Beaw Field Windfarm in the same week
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SAVE THE TUG: ‘Residual risk’ of removing vessel identified
New analysis has identified a “residual risk” to marine safety in the event of emergency tugs being lost. Council leaders have seen a new risk…
READ FULL STORYBiagi tries to spin a yarn (John Tulloch)
Thank you for your report in today’s Shetland Times on Our Islands, Our Future (OIOF)’s sub-glacial progress on devolution.
READ FULL STORYCollege ‘merger’ still on despite fall-out at SIC meeting
A fraught council meeting on Wednesday voted in favour of taking the next steps towards ‘merger’ of three educational establishments, although councillors were aware the
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Councillors condemn ‘worst settlement’ as budget agreed
Councillors have today agreed a “balanced budget” despite hefty cuts in the settlement from the Scottish government that sees the SIC grant down about 5.1…
READ FULL STORYRobinson welcomes European islands resolution
The passing of a 17-point resolution in the European Parliament aimed at addressing the challenges faced by island communities has been welcomed by the SIC’s…
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Robinson wins backing for proposals in Europe
An influential European committee has backed a number of proposals aimed at making EU policies better reflect the problems of islands, remote areas and local
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Council leader welcomes PM broadband statement
Shetland Islands Council leader Gary Robinson has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement of a universal service obligation (USO) for broadband across the UK.
READ FULL STORYSIC will protest against boundary change plans
Shetland Islands Council is to object to a boundary commission proposal to redraw council wards that would see Gulberwick and Quarff added to the central
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