Staff shortages delay essy kert collections in South Mainland
Essy kert collections in the South Mainland have been delayed due to staff shortages. Household recycling collections had been due to take place in the…
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POLL: Still time to have your say on top priorities for next SIC
More than 100 people have already had their say on what the top priorities for the next council should be – by taking part in…
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Flexible approach needed for health and social care
A joined up healthcare service with a “no wrong door” approach to treating user’s concerns was discussed today (Thursday) at the last integration joint board…
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POLL: What should be the top priorities for the next Shetland Islands Council?
Voters will go to the polls in May to choose the next Shetland Islands Council.
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SIC offers no objections to Yell windfarm
The SIC’s planning committee has offered no objections to an 18 turbine windfarm in Yell – despite concerns about peatland restoration and putting more strain
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Indoor horse riding arena gallops closer to reality
A dedicated indoor horse-riding arena has moved a step closer to reality after a cash injection from Shetland Islands Council. Shetland Indoor Arena Ltd., who…
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Council holds first meeting in ‘magnificent’ new chambers
Councillors were full of praise and admiration for their plush new chambers during today’s (Wednesday) meeting – the first at the former St Ringan’s Church.
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Council holds more than £1m in Russian investments
A councillor has called for the SIC to remove its £1 million of Russian investments as soon as possible. Shetland South member Allison Duncan said…
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Folk urged to report gulls nests or face ‘noisy neighbours’ for summer
The SIC has urged people to report gulls’ nests – or face a summer with “new and noisy neighbours”. The council said the birds will…
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Former SIC leader announces he will stand again
Former SIC leader Gary Robinson has announced he will stand in May’s council elections. Mr Robinson, who is currently NHS Shetland chairman and vice-chairman of…
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Council wants to offer live map of essy kert routes
The SIC is planning to offer a live map showing where its essy kerts are, where they have been and where they are going –…
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Concern about Whalsay linkspan works during school holidays
A councillor has questioned why the SIC chose to carry out linkspan works at the Symbister ferry terminal in the first weekend of the Easter…
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£100m spaceport set for blast off
Work on a £100m spaceport could start next month after receiving its long-awaited planning approval.
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First case of sheep scab in almost 30 years identified
A ram imported from the mainland into a Shetland flock has tested positive for sheep scab, with the infection spreading into other animals on the…
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