Councillors will see their pay rise significantly as part of nationwide measures intended to encourage more people to stand for election.
READ FULL STORYThe live webcast of today’s SIC meeting has crashed just as members were about to debate whether to decide remuneration matters.
READ FULL STORYThe Anderson High School halls of residence could be reclassified under “hotels and hostels” in a bid to open it up for guests during the
READ FULL STORYCouncillors could be in line for hefty pay rises next week – with the leader’s remuneration recommended to top £50,000.
READ FULL STORYThe SIC’s finances no longer add up, councillors fear, with borrowing and spending spiralling out of control.
READ FULL STORYCalls have been made for a long-term inter-island ferry replacement programme – recognising that tunnels will take decades to advance.
READ FULL STORYThe collapse of the US stock market has led to a “torrid” time for the SIC’s investments, councillors have been told.
READ FULL STORYTribute has been paid to former longstanding West Side councillor Florence Grains, who has died aged 92. SIC convener said: “Florence was a hard-working councillor…
READ FULL STORYCouncil officials are considering whether the Port of Sullom Voe might benefit from a fifth tug, after it was revealed that a stand-in boat service…
READ FULL STORYThe SIC has reported a data breach involving sovereign campaigner Stuart Hill to the Information Commissioners Office. In a statement issued this afternoon (Friday) the…
READ FULL STORYA senior councillor has told the SIC’s chief to “get a grip” and deal with dozens of urgent recommendations.
READ FULL STORYShetland Islands Council voted this morning (Tuesday) to increase council tax by 10 per cent in 2025-26. During the full SIC meeting, deputy leader Gary…
READ FULL STORYContractors have been chosen to carry out £10m improvements to Cullivoe road – but legal issues stifled discussion on the project this week.
READ FULL STORYCouncillors discussed a report this week which considered ways to ensure the community reaps the greatest rewards from future energy development.
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