Attempts to recruit staff hampered by housing shortfall
Efforts to attract new members of staff to the council in key sectors are being hampered by a shortfall in housing.
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Town residents welcome draft plans for 300 Staney Hill homes
Lerwick residents have been giving their views on plans to build about 300 homes on Staney Hill – with the amount of green space welcomed
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Taken out of context (Kathy Greaves)
With reference to recent letters in The Shetland Times I wish to make it clear that the online comment in my name was in response…
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New homes boost as Holyrood pledges £14 million to build affordable housing
An unexpected funding boost has been given to the SIC to bring much needed affordable housing to the isles.
READ FULL STORYBefriending scheme’s £17k for housing support project
A charity scheme that provides housing support for lonely and vulnerable people has reached an agreement that will see it run a pilot scheme for
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Housing offices turned into new homes
A £1.7 million housing development in Lerwick has been finished – on the site of former housing offices.
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Public consulted on draft proposals for Staney Hill development
The public are being given a chance to have their say on the proposed Staney Hill development during a round of public consultation today.
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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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Huge demand for new Hjaltland homes
There was welcome news on the social housing front this week with a new development signed off by Hjaltland Housing Association. But there were more
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Labour candidate takes aim over SNP’s record on housing
Labour has taken a pop at the SNP’s record on housing, as local candidate Robina Barton has pledged help for first-time buyers.
READ FULL STORYHousing shortage could hit business development
The shortage of accommodation for workers could continue for the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
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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.
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Lerwick view blocked by ‘monster’ house
A Lerwick resident whose view has been blocked by a house being built in a neighbouring garden has called on the planning service to be…
READ FULL STORYWork on new development plan begins
The areas where future developments should be allowed are being considered in a plan by Shetland Islands Council.
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