NorthLink tickets up for grabs in council exercise challenge
Christmas dinners are not yet in the oven, and Shetland Islands Council has offered some early inspiration for New Year’s Resolutions. “Jump start your January”…
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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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UHI Shetland graduations
Over 130 UHI Shetland students enjoyed a magical Christmas graduation at Mareel today (Friday). Due to overwhelming demand, students who completed their studies in a…
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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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By-election to be contested after second candidate comes forward
The Shetland North seat will be contested for the first time in seven years after a second candidate announced his intention to stand in the
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Survey seeks views on possible 10 per cent council tax hike
A survey seeking views on council tax – including a possible 10 per cent hike – has been launched.
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Tenants return to Sandveien homes
The first tenants to return to Sandveien were welcomed after major construction work to rebuild the properties. Almost two years after families were moved out…
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‘Alarm’ and ‘concern’ after Knab housing plan slips back two years
Councillors have sounded the “alarm” at cuts in affordable housing funding which have forced a two year delay to the Knab development.
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Councillors approve extra £210k for 3G sports pitch – despite concern over budget for ‘luxury’ project
Councillors have narrowly agreed to stump up a further £210,000 for a new 3G sports pitch – despite concerns about the spiralling costs behind the
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Notice of by-election called after councillor stands down
A notice of by-election has been called for Shetland North after one of the three elected members stood down, claiming the council was not “open”
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Contractors sought for £10m Cullivoe road project
Contractors have been invited to bid for the the long-awaited Cullivoe road project, which is expected to cost almost £10m.
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‘Words fail me’ – town and country clash over plans to give Lerwick more cash
Town and country representatives clashed over proposals to award more funding to Lerwick Community Council.
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SIC wants £350k a year for lease of Scatsta Airport buildings
The SIC is looking to lease the former Scatsta Airport buildings – at a cost of £350,000 a year.
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Leader shortlisted for award among ‘most devoted’ councillors in Great Britain
Political leader Emma Macdonald has been shortlisted for a prestigious local government award.
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