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A councillor has unsuccessfully railed against a council tax hike of 4.84 per cent, despite telling members the rise was a political choice and not a necessity. Shetland Central councillor Ian Scott’s impassioned plea to ignore official advice to increase council tax by the maximum amount and i... Read more...
In The Shetland Times this week... • Isles residents are to be hit with a council tax hike after councillors unanimously backed the move. • A Lerwick councillor has called for a new by-law for birthday buses, amid fears the practice may end in tragedy if not regulated. • Marine conse... Read more...
Isles residents could be hit with a three per cent rise in council tax if a proposal discussed at Monday's policy and resources committee gains the approval of the full council. (more…) Read more...