SIC’s catering team wins national award
Shetland Islands Council’s catering team won an award in Glasgow last week at the national Assist FM conference, celebrating the public-sector facilities management industry in Scotland.
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Young people defend carers after critical inspection report found children’s home was ‘not safe’
Young people in the care system have come to the defence of staff at a new children’s home after inspectors raised concerns.
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New Life Church did not need planning permission for project, Scottish government finds
The Scottish government has said the New Life Church did not need planning permission for its move to create a place of worship at the…
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Council seeking views on energy and transport
Shetland Islands Council are looking for responses to an online survey in regards to energy and transport hubs.
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Auditors to take ‘fresh look’ at SIC’s use of £400m reserve fund
New auditors are to take a “fresh look” at the thorny issues of council reserves and financial sustainability.
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Pubs could remain open til 3am during Tall Ships
Pubs in Lerwick, Scalloway, Cullivoe and Baltasound could be allowed to remain open until 3am over the course of the Tall Ships Races in July….
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North bin collections rescheduled
Household waste collections in Voe and Mossbank will now take place tomorrow (Wednesday), after the essy kert broke down. The SIC apologised for any inconvenience…
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Fees to charge electric cars to begin next week
Charging electric vehicles at council machines will cost drivers from next week SIC said. The Tariffs will vary depending on the speed of charging your…
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Positive report on council’s adult protection
Shetland Islands Council has received a positive report on its adult support and protection arrangements in the isles. The Care Inspectorate looked at whether adults…
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Get in touch about nesting gulls, SIC says
Shetland Islands Council is asking anyone who thinks they may have a problem with nesting gulls to get in touch before its too late. The…
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UPDATED: Road closed for clean up at Skelberry junction
The work to recover the tanker that is off the road on the B9071 between Laxo and Vidlin will continue tomorrow – Saturday 18th March. The…
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‘We will be crucified’ – financial future of SIC slammed by councillor
The council has been urged to “show more backbone” in its bid to balance the budget, or risk being “crucified” by Audit Scotland.
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Tall Ships visitors to stay in AHS halls of residence
The Anderson High School halls of residence will be used as holiday accommodation by people coming to Shetland for this summer’s Tall Ships Races. Children’s…
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‘Dire state’ of town centre criticised
A Lerwick councillor has said he has never seen its town centre in “such a dire state”. Neil Pearson asked if the council, and Promote…
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