Who stands for the Council? / Councillors can help industry ‘capitalise on direction world is going in’Housing, jobs and infrastructure the key to a strong local economy
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Transport / Ferries’ dry dock schedule affected by manufacturing delays
Updated SIC leader Coutts won’t stand in next election after taking on COPE chief job
Council / Funding set to be used to create inclusive play parks
Council / Family house build set to go ahead after planning conditions removed on appeal
Council / Windfarm developer alleges ‘lack of justification’ behind planning application refusal
Sport / Thirteen athletes secure travel funding
Council / Proposed government funding settlement ‘disappointing’, says council leader
Council / Critical report on ethical watchdog no surprise, Bell says
Transport / Government raises idea of leasing zero carbon planes in Highlands and Islands
Council / Crime drama star plaque set to be relocated
Council / Council chief’s call for compassion as staff do their best in ‘extremely challenging circumstances’
Education / Council tightens Covid measures in schools and early learning
Arts / Cleeves cuts ribbon to reopen ‘magnificent’ refurbished libraryConvener says building has ‘special place’ in islanders’ memories
Transport / Levenwick road upgrade process in line to move to next stageThe estimated capital cost of the preferred option has risen by around one third to £4.3 million
Community / ‘A sparkle in the eye and a sharpness of mind’: warm tributes to late Geordie JamiesonFormer head teacher and keen footballer will be sadly missed
Community / Crown Estate funding to increase
Energy / Orion energy project costs council £850k so farThings are now reaching a ‘new phase’ as discussions move towards project development
Education / Big interest in Fair Isle school vacancy – even from people with no teaching qualificationsA preferred candidate for the headteacher role has been picked and is due to move to Fair Isle soon
Business / Local building industry’s capacity for large jobs a ‘real concern’ for councillor
Council / Vacancies in planning service still an issue
Education / Pandemic likely to be factor behind drop in primary school numeracy and literacy attainment
Council / SIC stages event to encourage women into politics ahead of 2022 election
Education / New strategy aims to ‘create digital learners’
Council / Youth voice important at council meetings, education chairman says
Council / Linkspan replacement scheme affected by rise in cost of steel
Council / SIC keen to dispose of old piers now ‘surplus to requirements’
Election / Greens look to stand SIC election candidates in ‘every part’ of Shetland
Council / Independent investigation criticises watchdog’s handling of councillor complaintThe investigation into the Ethical Standards Commissioner was carried out following concerns from SIC convener Malcolm Bell
Education / Consider offering free school meals for all pupils, councillor suggests
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