Politics / Islands bond idea dismissed as ‘gimmick’Islanders say they need ‘tangible actions’ and ‘long-term investments’
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Education / New college vows to ‘do a good job for Shetland’
Council / Union insists ‘harmonisation’ is not the only option
Council / Tug workers heading towards becoming full SIC employees
Council / Agreement reached over towage dispute
Letters / Cut the energy waste before building new wind farms
Council / Clean energy project keen to engage with marine industryMembers of the full council informed of progress on the ORION project – although Moraig Lyall believes it is a ‘huge gamble’
Council / SIC gender pay gap slims further
Community / Projects from Fair Isle to Unst receive cash boost from Crown Estate fund
Council / Value of bad debt written off by council increases
Climate / Councillors voice concern that Shetland’s interest might not be heard in the race for large green energy projectsShetland carbon footprint calculated at 650,000 tonnes
Council / SIC to create two new posts to support Knab housing plans
Council / More power than ever accessed from electric vehicle charge points last year despite dip in individual sessions
Council / Report shows how Shetland’s economy ‘flat-lined’ during last decade
Education / New learning estate strategy hugely important, meeting hears
Education / Don’t lose momentum on making case for change in pupil equity funding scheme, councillor says
Council / SIC chief not too concerned isles aren’t ‘priority area’ in new government fund
Emergency services / More than 40 fire fighters tackle landfill blazeFire chief pays tribute to the way his teams have responded to ‘large incident’
Transport / Space centre and energy project plans strengthen case for Yell and Unst fixed links, SIC tells governmentThe council says it is “essential” there is investment in transport infrastructure to support nationally significant projects such as the space centre
Coronavirus / People asked to postpone care home visits if member of household is isolating
Council / Audit report ‘one of best I’ve ever seen’, chairman says
Updated Lerwick landfill site goes on fire – again
Updated Tug workers to press ahead with overtime ban
Coronavirus / Pupils kept at home as north mainland Covid cluster is confirmed
Also in the news / Road closure, half marathon, youth theatre success, visa advice for musicians, Hoswick trail leaflet
Council / Shetland could be at the heart of the energy transition but time is of the essence, green energy developer insists
Council / Levenwick road upgrade plans ‘wide of the mark’The Shetland branch of the Scottish Greens say rather than widening the road the council needs to ensure that island roads are safe for all road users
Transport / Full steam ahead for new Fair Isle ferry funding bidLocal resident Eileen Thomson says ‘we desperately need a ferry suitable for life in the 21st century, to continue to attract visitors and prosper as a community’
Council / Council to seek early impact assessment on national care service plans
Council / Impact of Ronaldo cola move shows why council investments need to be viewed long-term, leader says
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