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Shetland Recreational Trust has agreed to "investigate" the possibility of opening the Clickimin over the Christmas and New Year period. However, no changes are likely to be made this year, as the holidays and budget for 2020/21 have already been agreed and any "variation" would have a "significa... Read more...
The festive closure of the Clickimin Leisure Centre “works as far as” the Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) is concerned, Lerwick Community Council members were told this week. (more…) Read more...
Shetland Sport for All were the big winners at this year's Loot for Lerwick event in Islesburgh. The annual event, held by the Lerwick Community Council, took place on Saturday morning and gave members of the public the chance to decide which charities should benefit from a share of £5000. Si... Read more...
Vandals have once again damaged floodlights at the Clickimin Broch, hitting plans to light the broch for baby loss awareness week. (more…) Read more...
Boris Johnson may have his hands full with Brexit, but extra correspondence will be landing in his in-tray soon – from Lerwick Community Council. Members agreed at their meeting on Monday night to write to the Prime Minister and register their concerns about the process in which the UK is withd... Read more...
Speeding drivers in Lerwick came under the spotlight at Monday's community council meeting. (more…) Read more...
A bid to acquire specialist timing equipment for Shetland's athletes has moved closer to fruition thanks to a community council grant. (more…) Read more...
Sustainable Shetland are raising objections to the planned Mossy Hill windfarm. The group alleges "exaggerated claims" have been made to justify the proposed 12 turbines. The proposals came up for discussion during a Lerwick Community Council meeting, with members clashing over the benefits of... Read more...
Lerwick Community Council has objected to plans for a new "Shetland's Town Hall" sign to be erected outside the historic building. (more…) Read more...
Local groups will gain a cash windfall after "Loot for Lerwick" was held at the Islesburgh Community Centre. (more…) Read more...