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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Isles folk recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours list
Two Shetland people will be awarded British Empire Medals after being recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
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Planning review body turns down housing application
A housing application has been turned down following a planning appeal, despite two elected members insisting new homes were badly needed.
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Work commences on new affordable homes in Gulberwick
Work has begun on new affordable homes in Heathery Park, Gulberwick. Hjaltland Housing Association has started building 12 properties after it received support from Shetland…
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MSP Todd welcomes £10m fund to protect struggling tenants
Nobody who finds themselves struggling to pay their rent will be left without support, according to Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd. The SNP representative…
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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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