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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POLL: Can offshore wind co-exist with fishing industry?
Politicians and industry representatives debated the impact of offshore wind on the fishing sector over recent days.
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POLL: Will minimum unit pricing address harmful drinking?
A significant rise in alcohol pricing has sparked a debate over its effectiveness in tackling harmful drinking.
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POLL: Is £3,500 an acceptable price to charge for a school trip?
The Anderson High School sent letters to parents and carers last week about an “exciting opportunity” for a school trip to West Africa.
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POLL: Has crime increased in Lerwick?
Retailers have reported an increase in shoplifting in Lerwick – with some blaming it on cruise ship passengers.
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POLL: Should SIC be using PR firm to gain access to politicians ?
The SIC has been paying an Edinburgh PR firm to help it progress key projects – but some councillors are concerned by its influence on
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POLL: Should Rosebank go ahead?
Campaigners were celebrating this week after the UK government announced it would not challenge the judicial review brought against the Rosebank oil and gas development.
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POLL: Should energy developers be told to build new homes if they want to come to Shetland?
The shortage of available housing in Shetland has led to calls for “imaginative” solutions to the problem.
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POLL: Should there be a ban on new onshore windfarms in Shetland?
The prospect of more turbines in Shetland provoked criticism on social media this week.
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