Council considers Gaza ceasefire motion
Councillors are to consider backing a motion that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. At a full council meeting next week, Alex Armitage will…
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Council fleet recognised at national awards ceremony
Shetland Islands Council’s road management team were recognised for stepping up a gear at a national awards ceremony last week. After this newspaper went to…
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Lerwick Lanes contract awarded to 7N Architects
An Edinburgh-based architectural company have been awarded the contract for the Lerwick Lanes masterplan. After significant interest in the job, 7N Architects was awarded the…
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Council can do more to maintain reserves ‘legacy’, auditors say
More could be done to protect the council’s reserves, its audit committee meeting heard today (Tuesday). Audit Scotland assistant director Brian Howarth said the draw…
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SIC fails to light the way for workers memorial, said campaigner
The council’s decision not to light up the Lerwick Town Hall for International Worker’s Memorial Day has been slammed by campaigners. David Davies and his…
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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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Cancellations on inter-isle ferry services
Some inter-isle ferry services have been cancelled due to weather disruption. Ferries serving Skerries and Bluemull Sound have been cancelled today and the Bressay service…
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Lerwick Port Authority join clean energy project
Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has joined up with new partners to turn Shetland into an area for “secure and affordable clean energy”. The port authority…
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SIC council tax vote on Wednesday
Councillors are being recommended to increase council tax by 4.5 per cent at a meeting on Wednesday. If accepted, the hike will raise an extra…
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Athlete travel funding available
Funding for athletes to travel south to play on the mainland has made a “huge difference”, according to sports development officer Jack Clubb. Applications are…
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SIC survey public on council finances for next year
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) are looking to the public’s opinion on matters to decide what will happen with the budget for the next financial year. …
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Social worker awarded fostering commendation
A council employee has won a commendation for “outstanding contribution by a social worker”. Victoria Cumming, a social worker in the SIC’s family placement team,…
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Ferry terminal out of action during weekend linkspan work
Laxo ferry terminal will be out of action during three days of linkspan maintenance work. The work will begin after the 6.30pm crossing on Friday,…
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Storm Arwen forces school closures
Storm Arwen has forced the closure of a number of schools today (Friday). Foula and Fair Isle primary schools didn’t open this morning and Ollaberry…
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