Cost of living support hub opens in Lerwick
Shetland Islands Council has opened a new hub in Lerwick to provide cost of living support to those in need. Located next to the former…
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Delivery of Fair Isle observatory modules halted by SIC
The modules for the new Fair Isle Bird Observatory may take even longer to arrive, after the SIC temporarily stopped the trust from bringing them…
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No council strikes as deal is agreed
Council workers will have their new offer back dated to April as Unison and SIC work on new deal which has been agreed. Last week…
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Premises licences must be paid by end of the week
Businesses which have not paid their premises licence have to the end of the week before the SIC launch a review. There were five businesses…
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Three to contest West by-election
Three candidates will contest November’s by-election in the Shetland West ward. Independent candidate Mark Robinson, Debra Nicolson from the Scottish Green’s and the SNP’s Zara…
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LGBTQ+ campaigners raise concerns about New Life Church
The organiser of the Shetland Pride festival will meet with council leaders to raise concerns about the New Life Church’s alleged stance on homosexuality this
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Councillors approve application for ‘isolated’ Tingwall home
Councillors have defied planners and approved an application for a home and agricultural shed in Tingwall.
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Board to debate whether too much alcohol is on sale across the isles
Licensing board members are to consider whether too much on sale alcohol is harming public health.
READ FULL STORYNominations sought for Shetland West by-election
The nomination period for the Shetland West by-election has officially opened. Nomination papers must be received by 4pm on Monday, 17th October, in the race…
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SIC sets aside £500k to deal with cost of living crisis
Shetland Islands Council will put aside £500,000 to help people hit by the cost of living crisis. The money will be used to support households…
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Council asks energy unit to consider residents’ concerns on power lines
The Shetland Islands Council has asked the Energy Consents Unit to have SSE consider the effect 23,000 metres of overhead power lines will have on
READ FULL STORYCouncillors urged to approve church plans despite objections
The SIC’s planning committee will be asked to approve plans to transform the former Anderson High School’s science block into a church next week. The…
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Anti-monarchy councillor will not take part in tribute to Queen
Shetland Central councillor Ian Scott says he will not take part in a tribute to the Queen at Wednesday morning’s full council meeting. Members will…
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Councillors’ attendance called into question
Getting all 23 councillors around the table “seems to be very, very difficult”, according to one member.
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