Established hockey needs more than one park
In last week’s Readers’ Views section some very important points were raised by Jill Hibbert about the future of hockey in the isles.
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Robinson slates ‘unhelpful’ attitude of charitable trust over voluntary project
Shetland Islands Council should not be expected to support services dropped by the charitable trust, according to the SIC’s political leader.
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No ferry fare reduction for outer isles residents
There will be no blanket reduction in ferry fares for residents in Shetland’s outlying islands, a meeting of the council’s environment and transport committee heard…
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Stealth under-funding (John Tulloch)
How entertaining to witness the SNP jumping up and down, beating their breasts and shaking their fists in the air with rage, following Alistair Carmichael’s
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Sumburgh runway dispute: Appeal court rules against SIC
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited has been given the go-ahead to take a multi-million pound claim against Shetland Islands Council to court.
READ FULL STORYDeflated over schools (Stuart Hannay)
I am grateful to the councillors who have supported keeping rural schools open and did feel an initial sense of relief when the consultation on
READ FULL STORYBoden insists schools decision is lawful
The council’s top official has hit back against claims that the authority” flouted the law” to avoid legislation aimed at protecting communities from repeated school…
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‘SIC was selective with school costs information’
Council findings detailing the cost of educating secondary education pupils have been slammed in an independent report commissioned by pressure group CURE.
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Robinson criticises government over teacher freeze deal
The council’s political leader has criticised a Scottish government deal which calls for local authorities not to cut teacher numbers in exchange for cash.
READ FULL STORYCouncil on track to make major savings
Shetland Islands Council is set to save about £11 million pounds from its budget this financial year including £5.5million from its general fund for services.
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Ferry strikes continue, but union speaks of fresh hope
Fresh hope has emerged that a resolution could be found to the industrial dispute between ferry mates in the Unite trade union and the SIC,…
READ FULL STORYBacking for plan to postpone school closure talks
School consultations are the “symptoms and not the cause” of uncertainty over possible closures, the council leader has claimed.
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Two injured as gritter leaves the road
Two council workers were injured when the gritter they were in left the road in slushy and wet conditions.
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Calls for retention of coastguard tug
The UK government is being urged to “reaffirm its support for the Northern Isles” when reviewing the future of the coastguard’s emergency towing vessel next
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