Next council could be made up of 23 elected members
An extra councillor could be elected to the Town Hall next year, giving the SIC 23 elected representatives. Boundaries Scotland has submitted final proposals for…
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Town hall will fly European flag
The European flag will fly above Lerwick Town Hall on Sunday to mark Europe Day. It marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration on 9th…
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Convener calls for the community to pull together
Council convener Malcolm Bell has called on the whole community to play a part in keeping safe this Hogmanay and into the New Year. “We…
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Planning review body turns down housing application
A housing application has been turned down following a planning appeal, despite two elected members insisting new homes were badly needed.
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Council convener responds after pair are sentenced
The convener of Shetland Islands Council has described the murder of Tracey Walker as “senseless and brutal”. Malcolm Bell was speaking after Judge Lord Uist…
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Town Hall to mark Armed Forces Day
A flag is due to fly on top of Lerwick Town Hall on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day, the annual commemoration of the service
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Councillors cost about £10,000 more in total than previous year
Shetland Islands Council today (Monday) published its annual figures on councillors’ salaries and expenses, as well as attendance at meetings for the 2019/20 financial year.
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Convener: ‘This isn’t the time for national leaders to be playing politics’
National leaders should quit “playing politics” and work for the greater good of the country at a time of national crisis.
READ FULL STORYConvener makes ‘strongest possible’ plea over coronavirus
Shetland Islands Council convener Malcolm Bell has issued a plea for people to “take individual responsibility” to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
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Summers says special day is ‘icing on the cake’ at civic reception
Liam Summers admitted he was given “no shortage of advice” ahead of his big day as Up-Helly-A’s Guizer Jarl.
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Tour operator loses appeal over Eshaness steps
A tour operator says it is considering stopping sending bus trips to a popular North Mainland destination after councillors unanimously turned down an appeal to
READ FULL STORYHop night extension approved for Sullom hall
Revelers at the Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ hop night will be given an extra hour to drink up after an application for a licensing extension was granted.
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Town hall clock lit red for two causes
The clock faces of Lerwick Town Hall are due to be lit red tonight and over the weekend to support two national campaigns – one
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Convener pays tribute after Christchurch shootings
The convener of Shetland Islands Council has paid tribute after 49 people were killed and at least 20 wounded at a shooting in New Zealand.
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