Political leader will not stand for re-election
Political leader Steven Coutts has confirmed he will not stand for re-election in May. His announcement comes on the back of today’s news that he…
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Cope appoints new chief executive
Cope Ltd. has appointed Steven Coutts as its new chief executive. Mr Coutts, who has been a councillor for 10 years and served as political…
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Council leader slams proposed SNP budget settlement
The spectre of “real term cuts” could loom over Shetland Islands Council in the next financial year, following a below-inflation budget allocation from the Scottish
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Islands growth deal will release total investment of £335 million
Shetland is set to benefit from a massive multi-million pound investment which should pave the way for growth, prosperity and jobs.
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Councillors cost about £10,000 more in total than previous year
Shetland Islands Council today (Monday) published its annual figures on councillors’ salaries and expenses, as well as attendance at meetings for the 2019/20 financial year.
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Support hub set up for highest-risk people
A coronavirus support hub is being set up to provide support and essential information to the most vulnerable people in Shetland during the ongoing pandemic.
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‘Climate emergency’: Council leader says action required as globe reaches ‘tipping point’
Shetland Islands Council has formally acknowledged a “global climate emergency”.
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Minister pressed on dwindling financial settlements
The council has been pressing the Scottish government on the dwindling financial settlement offered to the SIC over recent years.
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Burgess steps down as SIC member for Shetland Central
Scalloway man Mark Burgess has resigned from Shetland Islands Council, after seven years representing the Shetland Central ward.
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Halcro Johnston welcomes comments from senior SNP minister on ferry funding
Signs have emerged of a softening in the Scottish government’s approach to fair ferry funding, with one Tory MSP insisting a senior SNP colleague has
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SIC’s portfolio returns impress leader Coutts
A £77m portfolio run on behalf of the council has been performing well, according to fund managers.
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Meeting held over Sumburgh parking charges
An apparent softening of tone has emerged after crunch talks between council and airport representatives in the latest instalment of the Sumburgh Airport parking charges
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Steven Coutts is the new political leader of Shetland Islands Council.
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Cheaper ferry fares – councillors’ ultimatum to Yousaf
Senior councillors have given an ultimatum to the Scottish transport minister to make good his promise to deliver cheaper ferry fares.
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