Lerwick masterplan slammed as ‘waste of money’ as members vote to drop it
Grand plans to transform the historic heart of Lerwick town centre look set to be “massively scaled back” just days after coming to light.
READ FULL STORYGrand plans to transform the historic heart of Lerwick town centre look set to be “massively scaled back” just days after coming to light.
READ FULL STORYA planning application for a home in Lerwick’s Clairmont Place has been approved by Scottish government ministers – months after it was thrown out by…
READ FULL STORYTankers that repeatedly encroach into “areas to be avoided” could be banned from calling at Sullom Voe Terminal, the council has warned.
READ FULL STORYJob fears have been highlighted after it emerged that one of the UK’s largest oil and gas fields looks set to shutdown.
READ FULL STORYA council official has warned targets set for the Cullivoe road replacement are at risk of being missed. Infrastructure manager John Smith told a meeting…
READ FULL STORYA proposed “tourism tax” risks having a detrimental impact on small businesses, councillors will be warned. A draft response to the Scottish government’s planned visitor…
READ FULL STORYSchools will be affected by strike action later this month, trade body Unison confirmed yesterday (Thursday). Unison, the biggest trade union for local authority employees,…
READ FULL STORYFerry terminal works have been postponed due to “unforeseen delays”. The SIC had planned to start linkspan replacement works at Hamarsness in Feltar on Thursday,…
READ FULL STORYCouncillors will be asked to refuse the complete demolition of a historic merchants house in Yell at a planning meeting next week. An application from…
READ FULL STORYFree period products are now available both online and at local pick-up points, the SIC has announced. Shetland Islands Council has been supplying health centres,…
READ FULL STORYCouncillors have agreed to progress plans for a synthetic 3G pitch in Lerwick – despite several members raising strong concerns.
READ FULL STORYCouncillors will be encouraged to approve a £350,000 spend on an artificial 3G pitch suitable for both football and rugby in Lerwick. The pitch, which…
READ FULL STORYSandwick Junior High School has made “good progress” on tackling issues found by inspectors, and will require no follow-up visits. Education Scotland said today (Tuesday)…
READ FULL STORYThe Scalloway Caravan Park was officially opened today (Saturday) at Asta, near Scalloway. The venue, next to Asta Loch and golf course, offers eight tent…
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