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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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.
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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).
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Five homes planned for near marina
Five new homes could be built near to Cunningsburgh Marina, under plans lodged this week with the SIC.
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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…
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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”.
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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…
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