Also in the news / Big donation, short-term lets reminder, careers fair next month
NORTH Yell businesses have stumped up £20,000 between them as a donation to the push for tunnel studies in Shetland’s North Isles.
The cheque was presented at Uyeasound Sunday Teas, with companies RG Jamieson, CA Thomason, RS Henderson and Li6 contributing.
The Yell and Unst tunnel action groups recently launched their joint campaign to raise funds for initial investigations into sub-sea tunnels for the North Isles.
A public fundraising page is currently sitting at £11,000. A total of £100,000 had already been pledged for the project, with half coming from SaxaVord Spaceport and the other half from North Yell Development Council.
CURRENT hosts of short-term accommodation lets in Shetland have been reminded that they have until 1 October to apply for a licence to be able to continue to operate and take bookings beyond that date.
The council said that once received, applications will be considered as quickly as possible – although with a recent “influx of applications”, this may take some months.
Applicants are encouraged to read guidance on the council’s website here which may avoid the need to call or email.
THE SHETLAND Careers Fair is returning for its 2023 edition soon, “promising an evening of inspiration and opportunity for individuals of all ages”.
Organised by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Shetland and UHI Shetland, the event is open to individuals of all ages.
The careers fair will take place on Tuesday 3 October from 4pm to 8pm at the Clickimin bowls hall.
This year’s Shetland Careers Fair boasts over 50 exhibitors, including local and national employers, universities and the Armed Forces.
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