SIC issues scam alert to motorists
Motorists in Shetland have been warned of a scam aimed at insurance. The SIC has said a number of people in Shetland have reported receiving…
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Knab plans scrape through in face of strong opposition from residents
The next major milestone in the multi-million pound Knab redevelopment has been given the green light – despite major opposition from neighbouring residents.
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Council to mothball Skeld school
The SIC has agreed to close Skeld Primary School at a meeting this morning (Monday). Despite strong opposition from parents and the local community, councillors…
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Ferry passengers charged wrong fare after system ‘glitch’
A glitch in the ticketing system has seen some inter-island ferry passengers charged the wrong rate.
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Council chief defends 3G pitch over cancer concerns
Concerns about the potentially cancerous ‘rubber crumb’ used in 3G pitches have been played down by SIC chief Maggie Sandison. A Stirling University study last…
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Give community councils more powers to stop controversial projects, Scott says
Community councillors have been left asking “what are we doing here” after their objections to major developments were ignored. That came from Shetland Central councillor…
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Construction businesses invited to explore future housing developments
Representatives of Shetland’s construction industry are being invited to an event next month.
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Fixed links project likely to miss December target
A business case on delivering fixed links to Shetland’s islands is likely to miss its December target date. A consultant is due to be appointed…
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Care Inspectorate defends conducting nursery inspection by iPad
The Care Inspectorate has defended its decision to carry out a follow-up inspection of the Whalsay nursery virtually last year. Councillors heard this week inspectors…
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‘This process is being rushed’ – councillors clash over mothballing schools
Councillors have decided not to abandon a consultation on mothballing schools in Skeld and Cullivoe. West Side representative Liz Peterson had tried to have the…
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‘Catastrophic’ engine failure on Skerries ferry
The Skerries ferry Filla suffered a “catastrophic failure” of its main engine on Friday, SIC ferries chief Andrew Inkster has said. Local contractors and council…
READ FULL STORYSIC to approach charitable trust about 3G pitch investment
The SIC is to ask Shetland Charitable Trust if it will invest in a project to build a new 3G pitch in Lerwick. Chief executive…
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‘It’s just a game’ – 3G pitch kept on council’s programme despite motion to dismiss it
The SIC will keep a new Lerwick 3G pitch on its asset investment plan, despite moves to dismiss it. Shetland Islands Council has been asked…
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Israeli citizen calls on SIC councillors to back ceasefire motion
An Israeli citizen who divides his time between Shetland and Jaffa has urged SIC members to vote in favour of a ceasefire motion when it is
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