Funding bid for new Fair Isle ferry approved at ZetTrans meeting
Plans for a new Fair Isle ferry have moved a step closer to reality, after a business case was approved at Monday’s ZetTrans meeting. In…
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SIC social care staff receive £500 ‘thank you’ payment
Social care staff have received a £500 “thank you” payment from the SIC today, with money provided by the Scottish government, for their work on…
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Next council could be made up of 23 elected members
An extra councillor could be elected to the Town Hall next year, giving the SIC 23 elected representatives. Boundaries Scotland has submitted final proposals for…
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Families reminded to keep headstones in good condition
Families are being reminded to contact a stonemason who has been approved by the SIC to repair memorials which have a safety notice, or which…
READ FULL STORYCouncil seeking £25 million to replace Fair Isle ferry
The SIC will ask for £25 million of UK government funding to replace the Fair Isle ferry MV Good Shepherd, if a business case is
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Council seeks ‘climate conversation’ with community
The council is inviting responses to an online survey on tackling climate change.
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New ramp in place at Skerries terminal
The ramp at the Skerries ferry terminal was replaced this week by local contractors Malakoff, working for Shetland Islands Council.
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Turnout similar to 2019 by-election
The overall turnout for the 2021 Scottish election is 66 per cent, according to Shetland Islands Council. That is similar to the 2019 by-election, which…
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Polling stations open for Scottish elections
Polling stations across Shetland opened at 7am this morning (Thursday, 6th May) for the Scottish parliamentary elections. Thirty-four polling stations will be open until 10pm…
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Polling stations prepared for Scottish elections
The SIC says it has taken steps to make polling stations as safe as possible as final preparations are made for Thursday’s Scottish elections. Across…
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‘Dramatic’ changes for transport could see Uber-style buses, bike pools and car sharing, meeting hears
Demand responsive bus services, bike pools and car sharing are some of the ideas being considered for the future of transport in Shetland.
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Multi-million pound Knab redevelopment to begin next week
Demolition work is set to get underway on the first stage on the Knab redevelopment project next week.
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Strike action for Sullom Voe tug workers ‘still a live option’ as row with council employers rumbles on
Unite Scotland has confirmed Sullom Voe Terminal tug workers will begin industrial action this month over a row with Shetland Islands Council
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Linkspan work finishes at Vidlin ferry terminal
The linkspan at the Vidlin ferry terminal was replaced by Malakoff Limited this week. Work began on Monday afternoon, and was completed on schedule for…
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