Stories tagged with Tag: Lerwick Community Council

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.

June 4, 2024 | 9.47am

New pool system receives community council funding

Lerwick Community Council (LCC) has donated more than £1,600 towards replacing the old electronic timing system at the Clickimin swimming pool.

April 9, 2024 | 12.36pm

Irresponsible owners blamed for ‘awful’ increase in dog fouling

A rise in dog fouling has sparked calls for irresponsible owners to be reported.

January 9, 2024 | 1.06pm

Lerwick Lanes Masterplan survey results to be unveiled next month

Survey results outlining views on the future of the historic Lerwick lanes are set to be revealed next month.

January 9, 2024 | 10.29am

Masterplan row rumbles on with calls not to ‘desecrate’ town for parking

Councillors clashed over parking provision in the Lerwick Lanes masterplan last night – as the debate over the future of the conservation area intensified.

October 3, 2023 | 9.52am

Community council invites locals to form loch group

Lerwick Community Council (LCC) is to hold a meeting to help locals create a new group aimed at improving areas around the town. The meeting…

February 9, 2023 | 2.13pm

Nazi graffiti discovered at Clickimin Loch

Nazi graffiti on an information board at Clickimin Loch was reported to Lerwick Community Council chairman Jim Anderson on Monday morning. At the council’s meeting…

February 7, 2023 | 1.04pm

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Young people invited to stand for community councils

The door has been left open for young people to stand for Lerwick Community Council. Last night’s [Monday’s] meeting heard five vacant seats were available….

November 8, 2022 | 10.25am

Parking queries over proposals for Muslim place of worship

Community leaders have welcomed plans for Shetland’s first permanent Islamic place of worship – but also called for it to include more parking spaces.

July 12, 2022 | 11.49am

Residents ‘flabbergasted’ by council’s ‘crazy’ parking proposals for the Knab

Residents living near the Knab have accused the council of failing to listen to their warnings on parking when ploughing ahead with the site’s redevelopment.

July 12, 2022 | 10.07am

Shopkeepers at ‘end of their tether’ due to anti-social behaviour

Shopkeepers are reported to be “at the end of their tether” due to the persistent noise and nuisance in the centre of Lerwick.

July 12, 2022 | 9.16am

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NorthLink’s extra Orkney crossings spark calls for Shetland service improvements

NorthLink’s rapid response to maintain capacity after the grounding of an Orkney ferry has raised questions about why it cannot do more for Shetland.

July 12, 2022 | 7.57am

Scottish government could increase air discount to ease fare concerns – ZetTrans chief

ZetTrans chief Michael Craigie believes the Scottish government could increase the discount on flights to and from Shetland to around 80 or 90 per cent….

May 10, 2022 | 9.06am