Meeting held over Sumburgh parking charges
An apparent softening of tone has emerged after crunch talks between council and airport representatives in the latest instalment of the Sumburgh Airport parking charges
READ FULL STORYAn apparent softening of tone has emerged after crunch talks between council and airport representatives in the latest instalment of the Sumburgh Airport parking charges
READ FULL STORYAn array of new recycling policies have been rubber-stamped by councillors as the SIC looks to boost its efforts and reduce waste.
READ FULL STORYFamilies in the isles are set to benefit from grants being issued for school uniforms.
READ FULL STORYThe long-awaited Eric Gray Centre is nearing completion – as shown by aerial footage recently published by contractors DITT Construction. The project, costing around £6…
READ FULL STORYIn The Shetland Times this week… • Isles residents are to be hit with a council tax hike after councillors unanimously backed the move. •…
READ FULL STORYIsles residents could be hit with a three per cent rise in council tax if a proposal discussed at Monday’s policy and resources committee gains…
READ FULL STORYCuts to the SIC’s gritting efforts have been rejected by a council committee amid concerns the move to save £50,000 would harm communities
READ FULL STORYA new fund set up to support athletes from Scottish islands travelling to the mainland to compete was launched in Lerwick on Friday. Up to…
READ FULL STORYIn The Shetland Times this week… • Traffic accident in Lerwick and Voe cause road closures and delays as icy weather strikes again. • A…
READ FULL STORYIn The Shetland Times this week… • Councillor media coaching costs SIC £600 per hour. • Tests are to begin on the White House to…
READ FULL STORYInfuriated bus drivers say takeaway customers are persistently parking in Lerwick bus station – but it has emerged there is no law against the practice….
READ FULL STORYLerwick firm NB Communications has been chosen as the favoured bidder for the five-year Promote Shetland contract which earlier in the year was controversially re-tendered
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland Active Schools team is celebrating after a significant jump in the number of schoolchildren enjoying sport activity sessions. According to the serivce, the…
READ FULL STORYA new promotional video has been released by Living Lerwick hailing local businesses and a trip to “Da Street”. The film, produced by JJ Jamieson,…
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