Council leader slams proposed SNP budget settlement
The spectre of “real term cuts” could loom over Shetland Islands Council in the next financial year, following a below-inflation budget allocation from the Scottish
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MSPs disagree over budget announcement
The chancellor’s financial statement has been labelled a “stand-still” budget. Alistair Carmichael has voiced concern that many fiscal decisions have been put off until the…
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Carmichael warns government ahead of budget
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has issued a warning ahead of tomorrow’s UK Government Budget.
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Shetland Greens join those celebrating ferry funding pledge
Shetland Greens have welcomed the news that inter-island ferries have secured extra funding. Finance secretary Kate Forbes announced on Thursday that the £5.5m revenue funding…
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Wishart welcomes fair ferry funding announcement for Shetland
Shetland’s MSP has added her voice to the chorus of approval greeting the news of fair funding for the inter-islands ferry.
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Fair ferry funding after finance secretary plugs £5.5m revenue gap
The SIC has welcomed a Scottish government announcement to fully fund Shetland’s inter-island ferry service.
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Council will raise tax and draw on reserves to maintain services
Schools and ferries are two areas where the council may be forced to make cuts if it is to continue to balance its books. That…
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Halcro Johnston welcomes comments from senior SNP minister on ferry funding
Signs have emerged of a softening in the Scottish government’s approach to fair ferry funding, with one Tory MSP insisting a senior SNP colleague has
READ FULL STORYCouncillors’ condemnation of Holyrood budget offer
Councillors have unanimously supported a motion condemning the latest funding offer from the Scottish government.
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Budget overshadowed by Brexit threat, Carmichael argues
This week’s budget lacks long-term credibility – overshadowed by the prospect of a “no deal Brexit”.
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Shetland Bus remembered, health chief appointed and homes for refugees
In The Shetland Times this week…
READ FULL STORYCouncil faced with ‘challenging position’ after budget settlement
The council is poised for yet more financial belt tightening after elected members accepted a reduced local government settlement for 2018/19.
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No deal from goverment over inter island ferries
The Scottish government has come under heavy criticism for failing to offer fair funding for Shetland’s inter-island links.
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Northern Isles call again for fairer funding for inter-island transport
Following Wednesday’s announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of an additional £350 million of funding for Scotland, the leaders of Shetland and Orkney Islands
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