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Two people have been charged following new domestic abuse legislation which was introduced last month. Prosecutions are being made possible under the terms of the new Domestic Abuse Scotland Act. Members of Lerwick Community Council have been told that the new legislation provides useful backg... Read more...
The results are in for community council elections in four wards. Unst had the highest turnout with 54 per cent of constituents casting a vote. Hazel Spence beat one other candidate to secure the only vacancy. In Northmavine voters had four candidates to choose between for three vacancies. On ... Read more...
The clock is ticking for anyone thinking of standing for their local community council. The closing date for upcoming by-elections is now less than two weeks away. Elections took place in November for the 163 available places on the 18 community councils across the isles. But there are stil... Read more...
Scottish Water has denied claims that raw sewage is being pumped into the sea at Gulberwick following problems with the pump station in the area. The water authority has issued a statement after concerns were raised by construction firm DITT, which has warned its new Heathery Park development has... Read more...
Seven community councils are on the brink of dissolution owing to a shortage of candidates for re-election. The councils - Bressay, Northmavine, Scalloway, Tingwall Whiteness & Weisdale, Dunrossness, Gulberwick Quarff & Cunningsburgh and Yell are all short of the minimum number of required ... Read more...