Contractor chosen for £10m Cullivoe road project
Contractors have been chosen to carry out £10m improvements to Cullivoe road – but legal issues stifled discussion on the project this week.
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POLL: Would you support the development of a community-owned windfarm?
Councillors discussed a report this week which considered ways to ensure the community reaps the greatest rewards from future energy development.
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Councillors press for community concerns to be considered in negotiations with big energy companies
The council has been urged to consider public opposition to massive windfarms when negotiating with developers.
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Committee roles for newly elected councillor
Newly elected Shetland North councillor Andrew Hall has been appointed to a number of committees.
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Eight young people selected for new sports panel
Eight 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…
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Andrew Hall elected councillor for Shetland North
Andrew 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….
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Count under way in Shetland North by-election
The count in the Shetland North by-election has begun. Two candidates are standing for election – Natasha Cornick and Andrew Hall who are both independent. …
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Trials of electric buses to begin
New 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…
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Council ferry rescues crew from sinking scallop trawler
Lerwick Lifeboat launched for its first callout of the year late last night (Saturday) to aid a scallop trawler taking on water after running aground…
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NorthLink tickets up for grabs in council exercise challenge
Christmas 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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POLL: Should the council appoint un-elected religious representatives to voting roles?
The controversial question of whether unelected religious representatives should have voting roles in council committees resurfaced this week.
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UHI Shetland graduations
Over 130 UHI Shetland students enjoyed a magical Christmas graduation at Mareel today (Friday). Due to overwhelming demand, students who completed their studies in a…
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POLL: Do you agree with the decision to increase funding for the 3G pitch?
The SIC will stump up an extra £210,000 for a 3G pitch in Lerwick – bringing the council’s total spend to £690,000.
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By-election to be contested after second candidate comes forward
The Shetland North seat will be contested for the first time in seven years after a second candidate announced his intention to stand in the
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