Isles folk recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours list
Two Shetland people will be awarded British Empire Medals after being recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
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Hjaltland signs up to Dolly Parton free book scheme for youngsters
Children across the isles are set to receive a free book each month until their fifth birthday as a result of Hjaltland Housing Association signing
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Only emergency housing situations will be dealt with by Hjaltland
Hjaltland Housing Association has reiterated the service it will offer tenants during the virus crisis, which will involve dealing with emergency situations only.
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Housing association looks forward to getting on site at Staney Hill
The proposed development of around 350 houses at Staney Hill has been described by Hjaltland Housing Association as its “most ambitious on-going project”.
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Councillors call for commitment on building affordable houses
Shetland Islands Council must ensure that a greater number of affordable houses are built in 2019/20 than in the previous year if it is to
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Hjaltland rents go up, but hike is capped at inflation rate
Hard-up Hjaltland Housing Association tenants will have to find an extra £3.40 a week to cover rent increases.
READ FULL STORYTenants hit out over Hjaltland rent rise plan
Angry Hjaltland tenants have blasted a proposed rent increase, with one resident labelling it “beyond the joke” and questioning whether the organisation had lost sight
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Views sought on plans for hundreds of homes at Staney Hill
People are being asked to give their say on plans to build about 300 houses at Staney Hill in Lerwick. A drop-in event is being…
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£1.3m ‘affordable housing’ loan injection for Hjaltland
Social housing in Shetland has received a boost of £1.3 million thanks to Scottish Government investment in charitable bonds. The money will go towards new
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Housing offices turned into new homes
A £1.7 million housing development in Lerwick has been finished – on the site of former housing offices.
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Challenges ahead but Staney Hill project progresses
The steep, boggy landscape at Staney Hill has made life difficult for developers who are seeking to build up to 300 houses there.
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Two town housing projects under way
Building work has begun on two new projects in Lerwick totalling £3.5 million which when complete will accommodate 55 tenants.
READ FULL STORYCentralisation not good for town, Althing debate hears
The topic under discussion at Saturday’s Althing debate that “Lerwick is too big for its boots” was rejected by audience members following a debate which
READ FULL STORYStaney Hill development moves a step closer
Plans to build up to 400 homes on Staney Hill have moved a step further – after planning permission in principle has been granted for
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