SIC says council tax e-billing is faster and more efficient
People can now request to receive their council tax bill by email rather than through the post. The SIC said e-billing provided a faster, more…
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Frustration as speed limit project hits another bump in the road
Councillors have expressed frustration after it was revealed a project which will see temporary speed limits imposed at the Sound Brae and in Tresta has…
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Pickup recovered from West Burrafirth pier after rolling into water
A blue pick-up has had to be recovered after rolling into the water at the West Burrafirth pier earlier this week.
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One hundred poppies to fill school windows ahead of Remembrance Sunday
One hundred poppies made by Anderson High School pupils will fill the school’s windows this week ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Secondary three pupils, who are…
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New partnership to explore potential behind Islands Plan
A new partnership aims to identify how the Scottish government’s Islands Plan can best be used to benefit island communities. Shetland Islands Council has –…
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Delays for drivers while workmen repair burst watermain at busy roundabout
Drivers have been warned of significant delays while repairs are carried out to a burst watermain at a busy roundabout. Three-way traffic lights have been…
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Cheers! Pubs, bars and nightclubs can stay open longer this festive period
Pubs, bars and nightclubs will be able to open later during the festive period after general extension was granted.
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‘One of life’s one offs’ – Convener leads council in tributes to ‘Slim’ Jim Irvine
Tributes were paid to former Shetland councillor and ‘unique character’ Jim Irvine.
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Drivers asked to use caution after oil spillages
Drivers are being asked to use caution while driving after reports of oil spillages on the main road. The SIC said it had received reports…
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Organisations ‘could learn a lot’ from SIC’s family support, MSP says
Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has praised the SIC’s family support service Anchor on a visit north, saying organisations “could learn a lot” from…
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Council convener Bell to stand down at next election
Shetland Islands Council convener Malcolm Bell has said he will not stand for re-election next May. The former policeman has been both councillor and convener…
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Councillors refuse planning permission for two Viking batching plants
Councillors have refused planning permission for two temporary concrete batching plants, which were due to be used for the construction of the Viking Energy wind
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New affordable scheme in Sandwick is completed
Hjaltland Housing Association has completed its Houlland Lea development which sees the provision of 12 new family homes in Sandwick. Chief executive Bryan Leask said:…
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Demands for speed limit reductions amid frustration over SIC’s ‘endless strategising’
Community leaders have demanded speed limit reduction amid frustrations over the “endless debate” on “active travel” that has been going for years.
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