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The proposed development of around 350 houses at Staney Hill has been described by Hjaltland Housing Association as its "most ambitious on-going project". (more…) Read more...
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 meet its aims around attracting professionals and reversing a decline in population. That was the message delivered by members of the SIC development committe... Read more...
Hard-up Hjaltland Housing Association tenants will have to find an extra £3.40 a week to cover rent increases. (more…) Read more...
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 of its charitable aims. Renters have spoken out after the Hjaltland Housing Association notified residents of their intention... Read more...
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 held next Wednesday, with a draft 'masterplan' prepared by a design team led by Malcolmson Architects of Scalloway. The draft is intended to guide the layout and desi... Read more...
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 homes to rent. Issued by social investment charity Allia as part of its More Homes Scotland approach, the bonds provide loans to housing assoc... Read more...
A £1.7 million housing development in Lerwick has been finished – on the site of former housing offices. (more…) Read more...
The steep, boggy landscape at Staney Hill has made life difficult for developers who are seeking to build up to 300 houses there. (more…) Read more...
Building work has begun on two new projects in Lerwick totalling £3.5 million which when complete will accommodate 55 tenants. (more…) Read more...
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 managed to sway opinions. (more…) Read more...