Stories tagged with Tag: Shetland Islands Council

Warning auditors will come down on SIC like ‘ton of bricks’

The council has been warned it must be “much, much stronger” about making cuts – or face the wrath of auditors in years to come….

March 14, 2023 | 3.24pm

Road closed through Kergord

Due to drifting snow, the B9075 road through Kergord will be closed to all through traffic until further notice. A combination of strong winds and…

March 14, 2023 | 8.39am

All schools closed again

With more snowfall overnight, all schools in Shetland will be closed today (Tuesday). Despite a slight thaw in recent days, the temperature has fallen below…

March 14, 2023 | 8.32am

Council to try catch up on missed refuse collections

Refuse workers will try to catch up on last week’s missed collections through this week and into next week, the council has said. The SIC…

March 13, 2023 | 4.23pm

UPDATED: Weather continues to disrupt schools

Despite a recent small rise in temperatures, there are continuing transport difficulties in the North of Shetland where some schools will remain closed today (Monday)…

March 13, 2023 | 8.38am

Ferry terminal works delayed

Works due to take place at Lerwick and Bressay ferry terminals have been postponed due to wintry conditions. The works were due to take place…

March 10, 2023 | 12.38pm

Snow days continue

Snow continued to affect services as some schools remain closed and bus routes are reduced or cancelled. In the North Isles, Baltasound Junior High School,…

March 10, 2023 | 10.33am

Yell bin collections to be rescheduled

Rubbish collections will not be made in Yell today due to another day of snow. Shetland Islands Council said wintry conditions has made “road conditions…

March 8, 2023 | 12.30pm

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All schools closed

All schools in Shetland will be closed today (Tuesday) due to the wintry weather conditions. There was overnight snowfalls across many parts of Shetland, wih…

March 7, 2023 | 8.43am

Rubbish collections disrupted by snow

Due to heavy snow, bin collections in Unst and Northmavine have been cancelled. Other collections may be affected due to the weather but the council…

March 6, 2023 | 4.59pm

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WATCH: Port authority and council launch fishing campaign

Lerwick Port Authority and the council have joined forces to encourage fishing boats to land their catches in Shetland. More than half of all the…

March 1, 2023 | 10.32am

Council urged to help end teachers’ strikes

Councillors have been told to put pressure on the Scottish government to provide an improved pay offer to teachers. A protest took place outside the…

March 1, 2023 | 10.11am

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Support for Ukraine continues

Politicians have expressed the council’s continued support for Ukraine as the first anniversary of the invasion by Russia passed. MP Alistair Carmichael said: “While we…

February 26, 2023 | 10.12am