Council / New roles for councillors
Transport / Government minister invited to Fair Isle to explain ferry replacement delaySNP councillor Robbie McGregor says he has held talks with government officials on the matter
Council / SIC seeks to amend terms of wind farm environmental advisory groupViking critic Moraig Lyall appointed as council representative on SWEAG
Council / Cullivoe road project takes step forward
Council / Working from home proving popular
Council / New Cullivoe road could cost £5m
Council / Leader says SIC will continue to argue for additional Covid costs to be coveredValue of the council investments also increased by £79 million between April and September
Council / ‘We may struggle to fill seats’: SIC convener’s concern over interest in local democracy
Council / Virtual event to explore self-determination in island contextSpeakers from Faroe and the Isle of Man, as well as Shetland, will take part
Energy / SIC natural heritage officer believes loss of peatland associated with Yell wind farm would be contrary to planning policy
Community / Isles need to be promoted in ‘honest’ way following rebrand, development chief saysDiscussion also held over the best way to support struggling families
Community / Concerns raised in council chamber over bullying on social media
Council / Lower speed limits to be trialled on approach into south end of Lerwick
Council / Slower traffic beckons for Tresta road after speed limit petition
Council / SIC doing well in drive to tackle inequalities, meeting hears
Council / SIC staff set the record straight on vehicle fleet concerns‘Everybody who is driving a council vehicle has insurance, because the council self insures’, chief executive Maggie Sandison says
Coronavirus / Communication from government among greatest challenges for council during Covid outbreak, chief executive saysMaggie Sandison reflects on the lessons learned from the onset of coronavirus
Community / Fire safety in care homes should be as robust as possible, councillor says
Council / Councillor ‘horrified’ after audit finds some SIC drivers were without valid licence or insuranceDrivers not entering their PIN number in tracked vehicles is also highlighted
Coronavirus / SIC leader wants ‘meaningful consultation’ if national lockdown is proposed
Community / Electric trikes for people receiving care prove popular
Council / Changes to waste collection in parts of South Mainland and Tingwall
Education / Education chair has faith in judgement of teachers for next year’s grades
Coronavirus / SIC leader hopeful of isles being placed in lower tiers of coronavirus restrictionsHeath board chief, however, wouldn’t be surprised to see Shetland start at a level ‘slightly higher’ than expected
Council / SIC convener welcomes consultation on updated code of conduct for councillors
Coronavirus / SIC leader frustrated by lack of talks with government on Covid-19 restrictionsFirst minister Nicola Sturgeon, meanwhile, reiterates that a different approach for the islands is not being ruled out
Community / Council keen to recruit more foster carers
Transport / Councillors unhappy with lack of consultation on cancellation of NorthLink group bookings
Transport / Bluemull Sound ferry reduced single vessel service
Energy / SIC creates webpage with information on wind farm and interconnector projects
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