Council should consider free bus travel for all, councillor says
Shetland south councillor Robbie McGregor has asked if the SIC could consider offering free bus travel to all passengers, at a meeting of the council’s…
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Council investigating reports of run-offs from Viking work into Sandwater loch
The council say they are “investigating further” after images were shared on social media of alleged run-offs from Viking Energy construction work running into the…
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Council is being ‘absolutely abused’ by Scottish government, says councillor
Shetland Islands Council is being “absolutely abused” over funding by the Scottish Government, according to one of its councillors.
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Self-determination motion to go before councillors
Nine Shetland Islands Council members – including the political leader and convener – have signed a “notice of motion” urging the council to start considering
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Cash payments resume on inter-island ferries
Inter-island ferry passengers will be able to pay by cash again from Monday – but no change will be given. Cash payments were halted due…
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Shetland organisations can now bid for share of £2.37m grant scheme
Charities, social enterprises and other community organisations are now able to bid for grants of up to £100,000 as part of a scheme aimed at…
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Shetland pupils to benefit from half-price school meals this month
Shetland pupils will be able to access healthy and affordable food through a half-price school meals scheme. The SIC has been able to provide cheaper…
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Hiroshima anniversary tree planting postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions
A tree planting to mark today’s 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bomb has been postponed due to Covid-19. The SIC and Shetland Amenity Trust…
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Lerwick library reopens with reduced service
The Shetland Library in Lerwick will reopen to the public today (Monday 27th July). Initially, the library will be open from 1.30pm till 5pm, Monday…
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Calls for ‘swift progress’ in developing long-awaited road serving Cullivoe Pier
Shetland Islands Council votes to progress plans for road serving Cullivoe Pier in Yell.
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Lodberrie back on market after housing plan rejected
The former sea scouts hut at Copland’s Pier in Lerwick has been put back on the market by Shetland Islands Council. The move comes less…
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Ferry timetable to return to normal from Monday
The council’s inter-island ferry timetable will return to normal from Monday 20th July.
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Junior footballers given green-light
Full contact training can begin for junior footballers, as long as clubs follow guidance from the Scottish Football Association (SFA). But clubs cannot organise matches…
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Warning council could be subjected to clawback of EU funds
Elected members have been warned the council could be subject to clawback of “substantial amounts” of EU funding.
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