Track at Dale set to be closed off to allow for electricity cable works

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Track at Dale set to be closed off to allow for electricity cable works

13 August 2023

•Council

Ferry maintenance to reduce Bluemull Sound to single vessel on Monday

12 August 2023

•Marine

Person holding a collection of used disposable vapes in both hands, with a rocky background.

Test purchases of vapes in shops provide varied results

11 August 2023

•Council

Construction site behind a metal fence with rubble and debris scattered on the ground. Blue containers are visible in the background, along with part of a building. Overcast sky above.

Planning round-up 11 August

11 August 2023

•Council

A docked ferry at a pier with yellow railings under a cloudy sky. The pier features walkways, equipment, and a lifebuoy in the foreground.

Cabin space demand, new crofting chair, fiddle concerts and more…

9 August 2023

•Also in the news

Disappointment as no suitable contractors found for £6m council house refurbishment work

8 August 2023

•Council

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Cafe set to open, licensing consultation, Shetland Deli acquired by butchers and more…

7 August 2023

•Also in the news

SIC says Lerwick home planning appeal should be dismissed

4 August 2023

•Council

Aerial view of a harbor at sunset with several docked ships, including a tall-masted sailboat, surrounded by buildings and calm water.

Hosting Tall Ships ‘money well spent’, council says

3 August 2023

•Community

Council sees ‘extremely high demand’ for new period product service

2 August 2023

•Council

Councillors appointed to assist recruitment of new health and social care chief

26 July 2023

•Council

A bald man in a suit and tie stands outdoors near a body of water, with grassy terrain in the background.

Updated

Council to receive extra funding to help combat cost of living crisis

25 July 2023

•Features

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Construction site with a blue excavator, building material debris, and a partially completed green-clad building in the background, viewed through a chain-link fence on a cloudy day.

Former AHS demolition plans still to be signed off

17 July 2023

•Council

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair stands in front of a stone wall, wearing a black blazer with a small flag pin and a patterned top.

Council hopeful of resetting relationships with Scottish Government

17 July 2023

•Council

Homeowners in top half of council tax bands could pay more

14 July 2023

•Council

National care service agreement ‘removes uncertainty’, council says

12 July 2023

•Council

Appeal lodged against planning refusal for Lerwick home

12 July 2023

•Council

We lost out big time

11 July 2023

•Letters

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A road sign reads "Welcome to Sullom Voe Terminal. Please drive carefully" next to a 30 mph speed limit sign. Industrial tanks and a vehicle are visible in the background.

Council seeks to renegotiate Sullom Voe lease

10 July 2023

•Energy

Council confident ‘challenging’ Fair Isle ferry project can be delivered

7 July 2023

•Council

‘Councillors should respect each other’s views’, Morton says after calls to resign

7 July 2023

•Council

Character assassination?

7 July 2023

•Letters

‘Wide of the mark’

SIC deputy leader Gary Robinson responds to James Paton

6 July 2023

•Letters

A building with red trim and multiple windows stands under a blue sky with scattered wispy clouds. The structure has three main sections and is surrounded by grass and a paved area.

Science block transfer in conveyancing stage

5 July 2023

•Council

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A blue and white boat named "Good Shepherd IV" is docked near a pier. Inset shows a close-up of a man wearing glasses.

‘It could all go horribly wrong’

Shetland’s Labour councillor Tom Morton offers his views on the replacement Fair Isle ferry project, which has been awarded around £27 million from the UK Government but faces a 2026 deadline.

4 July 2023

•Viewpoint

A red and white boat is docked at a waterfront in front of a row of buildings, including a prominent red warehouse, in a coastal town.

‘Status quo is failing both island groups’, SIC councillor says ahead of Orkney motion

4 July 2023

•Council

Four people stand in front of a display about Scotland and the United Kingdom, featuring informational banners and a presentation board. They wear business attire and nametags.

SIC leadership heads to Holyrood to ‘get the message out’ on energy, transport and connectivity

30 June 2023

•Council

SIC adopts ‘family leave’ policy for councillors

29 June 2023

•Council

Will some footpath funding need to be handed back?

28 June 2023

•Transport

Councillors’ concern over backlog of audit recommendations

28 June 2023

•Council

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SIC governance review aims to ‘streamline decision-making’

27 June 2023

•Council

A construction excavator demolishes a partially destroyed building, with debris scattered across the site.

Council sticks with original heating options for Sandveien estate

23 June 2023

•Council

Firefighters in yellow jackets and helmets work at the scene of a car accident, with the roof of a silver car removed for rescue operations.

Algae in Unst, Tall Ships volunteers needed, dinner ladies recognised and more…

22 June 2023

•Also in the news

Where is Shetland’s reduced electricity tariff?

20 June 2023

•Letters

‘Council has a duty to ensure the best possible return for its assets’ – Sandison

Chief executive responds to concerns in the community over the council’s negotiations with energy giants

19 June 2023

•Council

Road policing visit, science block transfer complaint, cervical screening and more …

19 June 2023

•Also in the news

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A ferry named "Fivla Lerwick" is docked at a harbor with land visible in the background. The ferry's hull is blue and white with red accents.

Pilot boat takes on duty of providing ferry service across Bressay Sound

17 June 2023

•Transport

Breaking

Council leader responds to those who plan to oust her from her post

Emma Macdonald says plans to remove her are ‘hurtful’ and ‘underhand’

16 June 2023

•Council

We are still waiting!

15 June 2023

•Letters

Taxi operator happy to see SIC loosen vehicle age limit rules

15 June 2023

•Council

Green and white sign on a post indicating a public footpath with a pedestrian icon pointing left.

Funding worth more than £240k pledged to footpath projects

14 June 2023

•Community

SIC to review Lerwick byelaw

14 June 2023

•Council

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One of the old AHS hostel blocks has been suggested for student accommodation.

Knab demolition contractors to arrive on site

The demolition process could take 40 weeks to complete

12 June 2023

•Council

Toab shop licence revoked

12 June 2023

•Council

A narrow street in a small town decorated with colorful pennant flags and two no entry signs. Buildings on both sides include a store displaying outdoor gear.

Push to review Lerwick’s alcohol byelaw to ensure it remains ‘relevent’

8 June 2023

•Council

Changes proposed to taxi age restrictions amid financial pressure on operators

5 June 2023

•Business

A ‘jackpot win’ for Statkraft and no voice for the community

1 June 2023

•Letters

Councillors press for Cullivoe road upgrade to happen as soon as possible

31 May 2023

•Transport

Track at Dale set to be closed off to allow for electricity cable works

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