Does Sullom Voe Port need a new tug boat?
Council 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 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.
READ FULL STORYThe council has been urged to consider public opposition to massive windfarms when negotiating with developers.
READ FULL STORYNewly elected Shetland North councillor Andrew Hall has been appointed to a number of committees.
READ FULL STORYEight individuals have been selected to take part in the local Clubsport young people’s sports panel, representing young people and helping to drive local sports…
READ FULL STORYAndrew Hall, a 58-year-old financier and crofter from Leeds, said he was “humbled” this morning after winning the race for a Shetland North council seat….
READ FULL STORYThe count in the Shetland North by-election has begun. Two candidates are standing for election – Natasha Cornick and Andrew Hall who are both independent. …
READ FULL STORYNew electric bus trials will be carried out by Shetland Islands Council to see how battery-powered vehicles work in local conditions. Two buses will be…
READ FULL STORYLerwick Lifeboat launched for its first callout of the year late last night (Saturday) to aid a scallop trawler taking on water after running aground…
READ FULL STORYChristmas dinners are not yet in the oven, and Shetland Islands Council has offered some early inspiration for New Year’s Resolutions. “Jump start your January”…
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