Friday 29 August 2025
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Autonomy Survey

Earlier in August first minister John Swinney surprised many when he said during a visit to the isles that his government was open to giving Shetland Islands Council “much greater powers” to determine the issues that matter to local people. But is Shetland ready to be handed more powers and if so, what powers could that be and to whom should they be devolved? We want to hear from you.

Shetland resident?
Should more powers be handed over to Shetland?
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