Changes to household bin collections
The SIC has made changes to its waste collection schedule after last week’s weather disruption. Black bags from homes in the West Mainland will be…
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Landslide closes North Mainland road
A North Mainland road could be closed for several days following a landslide. The SIC announced today (Monday) that the A968 between Voe and Firth…
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Power restored to certain areas as more engineers arrive
Power was restored to people in the Out Skerries, parts of Voe and northern parts of Whalsay on Wednesday, SSEN has said. As many as…
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Schools and college to stay shut on Thursday
All schools and early learning settings will stay closed on Thursday, the SIC has said. The Lerwick and Scalloway campuses of Shetland College will also…
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Kergord to Sandwater junction road closed and bin collections affected
The B9075 road between Kergord and the Sandwater junction has been closed to through traffic because of a low-hanging power cable over the road. The…
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UPDATED: Pantomime, buses and beanfeast cancelled as snowy weather affects roads
The A968 road between Voe and Firth in the North Mainland is now closed to all through traffic. Accumulations of snow have meant that the…
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Report ‘sums up why I left teaching’, councillor says
A former teacher has said a report before councillors “sums up why I left teaching”. Councillor Moraig Lyall made the remark after a discussion about…
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Breakdown for West Mainland recycling collection
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) are unable to pick up waste from side roads in the West Mainland. Bin men have been hampered by a vehicle…
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Councillors call for bus and ferry travel to be free
Two South Mainland councillors are asking the SIC to consider giving all Shetlanders free bus and inter-island ferry travel. Alex Armitage and Robbie McGregor will…
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Councillors to urge SIC to introduce free school meals for all
Two councillors are calling for the SIC to give all pupils free school meals “as soon as humanly possible”. Shetland Central member Ian Scott and…
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Investment fund drops by over £30 million as councillors given stark finance warning
The value of the council’s investment fund fell by £36 million in the first half of the financial year. Members at Monday’s policy and resources…
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Social worker awarded fostering commendation
A council employee has won a commendation for “outstanding contribution by a social worker”. Victoria Cumming, a social worker in the SIC’s family placement team,…
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‘Just a matter of time’ before 20mph speed limits replace 30mph
Roads officials say it is “just a matter of time” before 20mph speed limits are introduced throughout all residential areas. Neil Hutcheson, of the council’s…
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Councillors opt to consider increasing clothing grant payments – but not to extend free school meals
Councillors have opted to consider increasing the payments for school clothing grants by 50 per cent, following a lengthy debate about the cost of living…
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