Elsewhere in the 2026/27 draft Scottish budget, new Northern Isles freight vessels are included – while there is positive funding news for NHS Shetland
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Hopes that new ‘accelerator’ funding model could support inter-island connectivity aspirations
Emma Macdonald says council is ‘extremely disappointed’ by decision
Pupils support some restrictions in SIC surveys
SIC says project will ‘accelerate overall refurbishment’ of school
One parent launches petition calling for widespread education changes in Shetland
Shetland Divest members ask to speak to councillors at Wednesday meeting
A report from investment consultants cost £9,500 plus VAT, council meeting papers said
All three will make site visits soon, with Yell Sound the ‘test case’
Local authority organisation COSLA says the chief executive salary structure has not been reviewed for nearly 25 years
- Senior councillors acknowledge public perception that business is done behind closed doors
- Briefing papers from seminars to be published from next year onwards
- Call for more meetings to be held in public
Council spokesperson stressed decision not taken locally
Councillor also wants permanent ‘smiley face’ signs in Brae
Lessons learned investigation set to be concluded this month
