Education / Students largely keen on college merger, councillors told
Coronavirus / Councillor backs idea of SIC developing its own business support fund to save local jobs
Community / Call to look a ‘wee bit further afield’ than Lerwick when using active travel funding
Education / Merged college name not proving too popularCouncil says the name Shetland Institute UHI should be reconsidered
Council / Plan to trial lower speed limits at south approach to Lerwick put on hold
Council / Cullivoe road project to move to next stage after approval from councillorsProposals involving linking to Dalsetter by road to stay on the table for now despite call to remove them
Council / Councillor worried online abuse could put people off standing at next electionEmma Macdonald said ‘it is important we call it out and say it’s not okay’
Coronavirus / ‘No significant issues’ encountered since face covering rule imposed on local ferries and buses
Council / SIC considering going it alone to bring superfast broadband to allLeader Steven Coutts describes government’s ‘failure to deliver’ as ‘unacceptable’
Education / ‘Soft start’ planned for return to school in AugustEducation and families committee chairman George Smith concedes there is ‘still so much uncertainty’ for officials and staff
Coronavirus / Outdoor wedding ceremonies with limited guests now allowed
Updated Scalloway cafe given go-ahead to serve alcohol outdoors
Council / Opportunity for SIC to ‘build back better’ as isles move out of lockdown, councillors hear
Council / Town hall to welcome some councillors as meetings take ‘hybrid’ form
Transport / Card and contactless payments to be introduced on ferries
Council / SIC may need to make ‘difficult decisions’ to maintain financial balance
Energy / Oil companies keen to cut emissions but are non-committal on energy hub
Updated Wind farm compound gets planning approval
Education / SIC to submit plan for reopening schoolsTransport a major factor in planning for return of schools, says education and families committee chairman George Smith
Community / Local phone support line set up for health and care workers during Covid-19 pandemic
Council / More home working a possibility for council
Council / Councillor disappointed SIC did not get to see lockdown exit proposals at ‘earliest opportunity’
Council / SIC looking to push UK and Scottish governments on islands deal decision
Council / Dump expected to reopen at start of June
Council / SIC awaiting guidance on whether dump can reopen
Coronavirus / SIC secures funding to help families access food
Coronavirus / SIC leader welcomes assurances over local government funding
Education / Over 40 minutes to upload work – broadband speeds hamper online learning for children in rural areas
Council / SIC chief stresses need for ‘world class’ connectivity as staff work from home
Business / More than £4m approved for local businesses through coronavirus support fund
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