Stories tagged with Tag: housing

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…

November 15, 2022 | 11.10am

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.

July 25, 2022 | 9.56am

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.

July 4, 2022 | 3.59pm

Councillors overturn officers’ refusal to approve family home extension

A cottage extension to make space for a family of six has been given the go ahead after committee members overturned planning officers’ refusal.

June 27, 2022 | 4.22pm

New home beside Clickimin loch wins committee’s approval

A new home could be built beside Clickimin loch overlooking the historic broch after the SIC’s planning committee gave its backing today (Monday).

June 27, 2022 | 3.18pm

Five homes planned for near marina

Five new homes could be built near to Cunningsburgh Marina, under plans lodged this week with the SIC.

May 14, 2022 | 10.29am

Council to unveil next phase of Knab redevelopment plans

The public will be invited to view plans for the next phase of the Knab redevelopment at a series of consultation events this summer. Shetland…

April 4, 2022 | 9.17am

Council rent hike could be ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’

A row broke out over the proposed council rent hike with one councillor warning it could be the “straw that breaks the camel’s back”.

February 7, 2022 | 4.02pm

Council rents proposed to increase 2.5 per cent

Council rents are set to rise by 2.5 per cent in April – the lowest of three potential hikes previously under consideration. The SIC launched…

February 1, 2022 | 4.45pm

Family wins appeal for ‘forever home’ after emotional speech to planning committee

A young family can begin work on their “forever home” after councillors agreed they did not need to spend £20,000 on a new road junction.

January 10, 2022 | 4.13pm

Council tenants to face rent hike of up to 4.2 per cent

Council tenants will see their rents increased by up to 4.2 per cent next year.

December 18, 2021 | 11.16am

Health workers struggling to find accommodation amid housing crisis

The health board is facing “huge” challenges bringing essential workers to Shetland due to a lack of accommodation.

August 17, 2021 | 12.49pm

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New King Harald Street flats are revealed

Hjaltland Housing has taken the wraps off its latest development at King Harald Street. Built by DITT Construction Ltd, the project sees the provision of…

January 6, 2021 | 10.38am