Free school meals pilot to begin in August
A pilot to expand free school meals to pupils from first to third year will begin in the isles from August. Shetland Islands Council was…
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POLL: Do party politics have a place in the council chamber?
Five members of Shetland Islands Council are now publicly affiliated with a political party, after Stephen Leask (Lerwick North and Bressay) was appointed local Labour…
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Mossy Hill substation recommended for approval from councillors
A 132kV substation in Mossy Hill is set to be given approval by councillors at a planning committee meeting next week. Planning officials will present…
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Drivers’ feedback will steer direction of travel for electric buses
“The proof will be in the pudding” when it comes to making a decision on the future of electric buses. That was the opinion of…
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SIC launches mobile phones in schools consultation
The council is seeking views on the use of mobile phones in schools. Parents, guardians teachers and pupils have been asked to complete a survey…
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Engineers investigate potential for turbine to power Brae District Heating
A dedicated wind turbine could be used to power the Brae District Heating system, if a feasibility study is successful. This comes as engineering consultants…
READ FULL STORYLerwick early learning centre shows weakness, inspectors say
Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare had room for “significant improvement,” it was revealed after an unannounced visit from an inspector. Findings from the report were…
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SIC report data breach involving Stuart Hill to Information Commissioners Office
The SIC has reported a data breach involving sovereign campaigner Stuart Hill to the Information Commissioners Office. In a statement issued this afternoon (Friday) the…
READ FULL STORYSIC faces ‘interesting financial discussions’ next year, councillors told
Councillors will face an “interesting financial discussion” next year, a development meeting was told. This comes as the SIC development committee met for budget setting…
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Scalloway harbour redevelopment planning delayed
Any plans to rejuvenate Scalloway harbour will have to wait a little longer, after delays from an consultancy firm were shared at a harbour board…
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Workforce housing survey launched by SIC
Employers are being urged to take part in a survey to show the extent of workforce housing shortages across the isles. The survey — commissioned…
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£450,000 of Viking grants since windfarm opened
A community fund set up with money from Viking Energy has celebrated awarding almost half a million pounds to local organisations since the Windfarm opened…
READ FULL STORYSella Ness accommodation approved by councillors
Councillors gave their approval to extend the usage of the Sella Ness accommodation for a further 10 years. This comes despite concerns the building had…
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Blue-green algae spotted in Sandy Loch
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been spotted in Sandy Loch, according to a notice from the council this morning (Tuesday).
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