Challenges ahead but Staney Hill project progresses
The steep, boggy landscape at Staney Hill has made life difficult for developers who are seeking to build up to 300 houses there.
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Two town housing projects under way
Building work has begun on two new projects in Lerwick totalling £3.5 million which when complete will accommodate 55 tenants.
READ FULL STORYCentralisation not good for town, Althing debate hears
The topic under discussion at Saturday’s Althing debate that “Lerwick is too big for its boots” was rejected by audience members following a debate which
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Staney Hill development moves a step closer
Plans to build up to 400 homes on Staney Hill have moved a step further – after planning permission in principle has been granted for
READ FULL STORYStaney Hill housing plans recommended for approval
Up to 400 homes could be built on Staney Hill if plans are backed by the council next week to give planning permission in principle.
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Community council backs social housing plans
Lerwick Community Council has backed plans to build 21 houses at the old observatory site in the town – despite objections from residents.
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Busy year for Hjaltland Housing Association
Two tenants were served with eviction notices from Hjaltland Housing Association homes in the year 2013/14 for not paying rent, according to the association’s annual
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Advice bureau tackles unrest over housing
The number of complaints about private rental housing received by Shetland Citizens Advice Bureau has almost doubled in a year, with problems including tenants being
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Joint push for new housing
A joint push is to be made to be to build hundreds of houses on “the only large scale development site in central Shetland”.
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Town flats get go-ahead
Councillors today gave the go-ahead for 12 new flats to be built at a site in Lerwick’s Fort Road in the town centre.
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Lerwick could get 300 more houses
The biggest housing development in Lerwick for decades could go ahead if a land survey now being carried out proves favourable.
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