SSEN announces plans for 1,000 homes in north of Scotland – but none for Shetland … yet
SSEN has announced plans for 1,000 new homes in the north of Scotland – but none so far in Shetland.
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POLL: Should energy developers be told to build new homes if they want to come to Shetland?
The shortage of available housing in Shetland has led to calls for “imaginative” solutions to the problem.
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Lerwick Lanes plans are a ‘big mistake’, says community councillor
The SIC has been warned it is “making a big mistake” over proposals to reduce car parking in the Lerwick Lanes masterplan.
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Knab plans scrape through in face of strong opposition from residents
The next major milestone in the multi-million pound Knab redevelopment has been given the green light – despite major opposition from neighbouring residents.
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Housing plans for site of former hotel destroyed by fire
Fifteen new homes could be built at the site of the former Moorfield Hotel in Brae.
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Construction businesses invited to explore future housing developments
Representatives of Shetland’s construction industry are being invited to an event next month.
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Social media negativity ‘not helpful’ in attracting health workers
Negative comments about accommodation on social media are deterring health workers from taking roles in Shetland, a human resources director has said.
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Scottish government commits to 11,000 new rural and island homes
New plans to deliver 11,000 affordable homes which can “bolster” the housing strategies in rural and island communities was published by the Scottish government. Government…
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Work to begin on 300 new affordable homes
The biggest housing development of the decade is finally set to start following a £20 million funding announcement.
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Delays to £1.3m Knab demolition continue despite new plans coming forward
Demolition of the former Anderson High School remains on pause due to contractual negotiations – despite the submission of new plans.
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Affordable housing in Aith project to commence
Work is due to finally begin on a new affordable housing project in Aith after initial tendering difficulties. The six-home development by Hjaltland Housing Association…
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Hjatland Housing projects win accolades
Two Hjatland Housing Association schemes have won recognition in separate national awards. The Houlland Lea housing project in Sandwick won the Development of The Year…
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Young couple seek to make Hillswick kirk their family home
A couple who grew up in Shetland want to convert the historic Hillswick kirk into their new home.
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Eight council houses could be rebuilt to meet standards
Housing chiefs are looking to rebuild part of an estate which has been the focus of growing complaints.
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