Winners announced in two council by-elections
Stephen Flaws has emerged victorious in the Lerwick South by-election despite coming second place in first preference votes. Meanwhile, voters in Shetland Central have given…
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Poverty and climate change dominate hustings meeting
Around 30 people attended a hustings debate on Saturday, where those standing in the Lerwick South by-election faced questions on issues including poverty, climate change
READ FULL STORYCouncil housing tenants to be surveyed
Shetland Islands Council tenants are being asked to watch for this year’s satisfaction survey, which is being carried out by independent researchers.
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Black Gaet to close on Thursday for road lining
The main road between Scalloway and Lerwick through the “Black Gaet “will be closed to traffic between 9.30am and 3pm on Thursday.
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Council issues advice for poultry keepers on avian flu
Poultry owners are being advised by Shetland Islands Council to take steps to reduce the risk of avian flu this winter.
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Ten candidates come forward for two SIC by-elections
There will be two by-elections to fill the SIC vacancies caused by the resignations of Lerwick South councillor Beatrice Wishart and Shetland Central member Mark
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Construction firm ceases trading
Shetland Quality Construction Limited has ceased trading after entering into liquidation. The move to wind up SQC comes over a year after the company’s managing…
READ FULL STORYLoose stones at Fort Charlotte causes road closure
Part of Commercial Street in Lerwick will be closed this week to allow for loose stones to be removed from the rock-face underneath the Fort…
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Councillor content Slap purchase will benefit isles
An elected member says he is satisfied Shetland will see “significant benefits” from the SIC’s purchase of Shetland Leasing and Property Developments (Slap), despite news
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Burgess steps down as SIC member for Shetland Central
Scalloway man Mark Burgess has resigned from Shetland Islands Council, after seven years representing the Shetland Central ward.
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Councillors approve demolition of former Eric Gray centre
Councillors have approved plans to demolish the former Eric Gray Resource Centre at Seafield at a projected cost of £200,000. Members ratified the recommendation at…
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Boundary commission outlines new plans for council wards
The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland is seeking the public’s views on new proposals for ward boundaries in the isles. The Commission have today…
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Council described as ‘pawn in political game’ as ferry funding row intensifies
Elected members have launched renewed criticism against the Scottish government over its failure to provide fair ferry funding in the isles, with one elected member
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New MSP Wishart stands down from Shetland Islands Council
Beatrice Wishart has resigned as member for the Lerwick South ward on the Shetland Islands Council.
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