Energy / Energy Isles wind farm connection date pushed back to 2027Plans for the proposed 23-turbine development were submitted to the Scottish Government last year
Yell
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
Education / Burravoe primary becomes first local school to recognised for internet safety work
Community / Ulsta Post Office to temporarily close
Energy / Electric vehicle charger powered by tidal energy switches on in Yell
Council / New Cullivoe road gets green light
Council / New £5m Cullivoe road nears final approval
Community / Historic Yell house set for demolition after fire
Community / North Yell Development Council on the search again for new managerKnock-on effects of the pandemic has also seen production at the development council’s Garth wind farm fall
Coronavirus / School staff member among cluster of Yell Covid cases
Council / Cullivoe road project takes step forward
Council / New Cullivoe road could cost £5m
Energy / SIC natural heritage officer believes loss of peatland associated with Yell wind farm would be contrary to planning policy
Community / Funding secured to replace sails on the SwanA project focusing on the Seafield seafront in Yell has also received funding
Community / Yell Community Council unable to comment on wind farm plans due to lack of eligible members
Energy / Yell wind farm developer wants larger turbinesPeel Energy also hopes to extend the lifespan of its Beaw Field project to 50 years
Energy / Nature and bird organisations maintain objections to Yell wind farm
Energy / Amenity trust maintains objection to proposed Yell wind farm owing to peatbog concerns
Transport / Yell ferry service back to normal
Letters / Dispiriting
Energy / Final plans in for 160MW Yell wind farm
Transport / Yell ferry remains single vessel service as repair work on linkspan continues
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 / New Cullivoe road could ‘future proof’ connection to fixed link to Unst
Community / Cullivoe marina and business park project edges step closer after planning variation secured
Business / Yell diner to remain closed until next year due to knock-on effects of coronavirus pandemicIt comes after the coffee shop in the Shetland Museum and Archives decided to remain closed in 2020 as a result of a lack of summer trade
Community / Isles to be unaffected by National Trust for Scotland’s drastic cost-cutting measuresThe charity has owned Fair Isle since 1954
Coronavirus / Community councils receive government grants in support of Covid-19 response
Community / Upgrade to North Isles electricity network providing good results
Community / Nearly 100 care packages distributed to residents in north YellThe packs were paid for through profits from North Yell Development Council’s community-owned wind farm
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