POLL: Should Shetland have more salmon farms?
A consultation closes next week on plans for what will be, if approved, the UK’s largest salmon farm: Fish Holm. Meanwhile Scottish Sea Farms confirmed…
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POLL: Has work-related stress worsened for you?
Work-related stress is reported to have become so severe for council staff that a dozen mental health first aiders have been appointed to help struggling
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POLL: Could new ‘cluster’ proposal help take control over energy sector?
Thousands of acres in Northmavine could be given special status as an “energy cluster” in a bid to secure greater control over the rapidly growing
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POLL: Do you agree with any of Stuart Hill’s arguments?
Sovereignty campaigner Stuart Hill claims his efforts have been bolstered by an SIC data breach.
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POLL: Should domestic cats be restricted from going outdoors?
The SNP was this week forced to deny it had any plan to ban or restrict domestic cats – after the suggestion was made in
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POLL: Do you think electric buses will prove a success in Shetland?
New electric bus trials will be carried out to see how they perform in tough Shetland conditions.
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POLL: Will Shetland have a tunnel by 2030?
Fixed links could be a reality in the isles this decade, the council’s political leader has said. Emma Macdonald made the bold claim after the…
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POLL: Would you support a ban on unlicensed fireworks displays?
Social media was awash with appeals to find a missing dog who ran off following fireworks on Christmas Day.
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POLL: Should the council appoint un-elected religious representatives to voting roles?
The controversial question of whether unelected religious representatives should have voting roles in council committees resurfaced this week.
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POLL: Do you agree with the decision to increase funding for the 3G pitch?
The SIC will stump up an extra £210,000 for a 3G pitch in Lerwick – bringing the council’s total spend to £690,000.
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POLL: Will work start on a new Gilbert Bain Hospital in the next 10 years?
Renewed calls have been made for a replacement to the Gilbert Bain Hospital after it emerged the current building needed urgent work.
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POLL: Is the NorthLink ferry service in ‘crisis’?
NorthLink has rejected claims made by the Shetland Labour Party this week that its ferry service was in crisis.
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POLL: Have you seen a dentist in the last year?
Dental care in the isles was thrown into turmoil this week when a major practice announced it was de-registering NHS patients. The decision by the…
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POLL: Do you think Shetland should introduce a visitor levy?
Shetland Islands Council will be undertaking a consultation on whether to introduce a visitor levy.
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