Shetland Islands Council - News List

Date	Title	Dept
February
2/02/12	Ports and Harbours to exhibit at All Energy event	Ports and Harbours
January
27/01/12	January Jam at Bixter Hall	Community Work
27/01/12	Shetland Times centre spread 27 January	Communications
26/01/12	Development Committee funding for two projects	Economic Development
25/01/12	MSYPs benefit from Tesco award	Youth Services
24/01/12	Emily nominated for top young politician award	Youth Services
24/01/12	Volunteers sought to help Shetland's vulnerable children	Communications
20/01/12	Press Statement: Court of Session ruling - Sumburgh Airport runway	Communications
19/01/12	Primary Athletics Zone for Shetland pupils	Sport and Leisure
19/01/12	Council appoints new Finance Chief	Corporate Services
19/01/12	Schools Music Festival	Schools Service
19/01/12	Report on Shetland's Child Protection Services	Children's Services
18/01/12	NorthLink ferries latest	Executive Services
18/01/12	Accounts Commission findings	Executive Services
16/01/12	Council appoints Senior Communications Officer	Communications
13/01/12	Community Council By-Election	Elections
12/01/12	No contribution from Council towards Scottish Govt ferries proposal	Executive Services
11/01/12	"Warm and caring" after school club at Islesburgh	Children's Services
11/01/12	Table Tennis receives a boost	Sport and Leisure
10/01/12	Joint statement from Orkney and Shetland	Executive Services
09/01/12	SIC Performance Calendar	Communications
05/01/12	"Productive" meeting with Housing and Transport Minister	Executive Services
05/01/12	Shetland Input/Output Household Survey	Economic Development
05/01/12	Housing and transport minister visiting Shetland	Executive Services
December
21/12/11	Bridges open Pop-Up-Shop	Bridges Project
21/12/11	Work to start on "essential" college extension	Shetland College
20/12/11	Six Shetland nominations for Coaching Awards	Sport and Leisure
20/12/11	Top Turkey Tips	Environmental Health
19/12/11	Walls Pier contract wound up	Capital Programme
19/12/11	Refuse and Recycling Collections - Christmas and New Year	Waste and Energy
16/12/11	Davie Sandison Elected	Elections
15/12/11	New Executive Manager for Shetland Library	Shetland Library
14/12/11	Central Ward By-Election Thursday 15 December	Elections
14/12/11	Spotlight on dog fouling	Environmental Health
12/12/11	Follow-up report shows Shetland now "forging ahead"; says Chief Executive	Executive Services
9/12/11	School Closures 9 December	Schools Service
8/12/11	Council to sell Craigielea and St Clements	Capital Programme
8/12/11	Glowing report for Janet Courtney Hall of Residence	Children's Services
7/12/11	Young Mums' Christmas fundraiser draws the crowds	Youth Services
7/12/11	Islesburgh Hostel Best in World	Islesburgh Complex
6/12/11	Young Scot Tour Begins	Youth Services
6/12/11	Trading Standards warning about bling dummies	Trading Standards
6/12/11	School Closures Tuesday 6 December	Schools Service
5/12/11	Bards in the Bog is back	Shetland Library
2/12/11	Dodge Ball at Tingwall	Youth Services
2/12/11	Shetland Education Stars Sought for National Acclaim	Schools Service
November
30/11/11	Shetland Recycles	Waste and Energy
29/11/11	Former Executive Director of Infrastructure leaves Council	Executive Services
29/11/11	Work at Walls Pier stops temporarily	Capital Programmes
29/11/11	Highland Council visit crucial for improvement process	Executive Services
23/11/11	Making it Easier to Identify a Young Customer's age	Trading Standards & Young Scot
23/11/11	European Week for Waste Reduction	Infrastructure Services
22/11/11	Candidates named for Central Ward By-Election	Election Office
22/11/11	Trading Standards warning about share-buying scam	Trading Standards
18/11/11	Youthies Got Talent	Youth Services
17/11/11	YouChoose launch - Young people decide how to spend £8000	Youth Services
17/11/11	Maximising Shetland's External Funding	Grants Unit
17/11/11	Brian Lawrie appointed Interim Director of Corporate Services	Executive Services
16/11/11	Shetland Youth Work Conference and Youth Work Celebration	Youth Services
16/11/11	Interest free loans to insulate your home from Energy Saving Trust	Environmental Health
15/11/11	Buying a used car? Know your consumer rights	Trading Standards
15/11/11	"Rich and engaging learning environment" at Foula School	Schools Service
14/11/11	Shetland Input/Output Household Survey	Economic Development
11/11/11	SIC employees celebrate graduation	Youth Services
11/11/11	Youth Voice tells Council to put education first	Youth Services
11/11/11	Ferries vital to future of North Isles	Council spending -have YOUR say
10/11/11	New guide to Online Safety launched	Trading Standards
10/11/11	Don't cut ferries say Unst residents	Council spending - have YOUR say
9/11/11	Mayors for Peace exhibition visits Shetland	Executive Services
9/11/11	First Eat Safe Awards in Shetland	Environmental Health
8/11/11	HRH The Princess Royal appointed as first Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands	Shetland College
7/11/11	Shetland route announced for London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay	Sport and Leisure
4/11/11	Islesburgh Pre-school enjoy a "Right Wee Blether"	Children and Families
4/11/11	Community planning key to delivering Shetland's core public services	Council spending - have YOUR say
3/11/11	Nominations for Central Ward open on Friday	Election Office
3/11/11	Community Care in focus at Brae meeting	Council spending - have YOUR say
2/11/11	MSYPs report on 46th sitting of Youth Parliament	Youth Services
2/11/11	Reader in Residence for Shetland Library	Shetland Library
2/11/11	Council told to encourage young people back to Shetland	Council spending - have YOUR say
1/11/11	Celebrating 10 years at the Bruce	Family Services
1/11/11	Reserves in the spotlight at latest public meeting	Council spending - have YOUR say
October
2011-10-31	Meeting to discuss Fuel Poverty in Shetland	Executive Services
2011-10-29	Skerries public meeting	Council spending - have YOUR say
2011-10-28	Interesting discussion at Scalloway savings meeting	Council spending - have YOUR say
2011-10-27	Interim agreement on tugs, a step closer	Infrastructure
2011-10-27	Cunningsburgh public meeting	Council spending - have YOUR say
2011-10-25	"Sound Choices" launches this week	Community Work
2011-10-24	ESOL Celebration Event	Adult Learning
2011-10-21	New look Sandness Hall re-opens	Community Planning & Development
2011-10-19	Uyeasound Primary School to close, with conditions	Schools Service
2011-10-19	Burravoe Primary School to stay open	Schools Service
2011-10-19	Public conversation on council cutbacks begins	Executive Services
2011-10-14	Nominations sought for Shetland Sports Awards	Sport and Leisure
2011-10-10	Date set for Central Ward By-election	Elections
2011-10-10	"Click Shetland" gives extra help with computers at the Library	Shetland Library
2011-10-06	Assistant Chief Executive takes on secondment	Executive Services
2011-10-05	Website for Isles Energy Event launched	Economic Development
2011-10-05	Offenders work to benefit community	Criminal Justice
2011-10-04	New Head Teacher for Whalsay School	Children's Services
2011-10-04	Four Council Managers retire over the weekend	Communications
2011-10-04	Electoral Registration Reminder	Elections
September
2011-09-30	Maddrim Shortlisted for National Film Award	Children's Services
2011-09-29	Free road safety talk for horse riders	Safety and Risk
2011-09-28	Grand Re-opening of North Unst Public Hall	Community Work
2011-09-27	Leader wishes Councillor best for future	Executive Services
2011-09-27	Cloudman tours Shetland schools	Schools Service
2011-09-26	Key decision day for Council spending	Executive Services
2011-09-23	Children's Services Closure	Children's Services
2011-09-23	New Head Teacher Appointments	Children's Services
2011-09-20	Free testing for electric blankets	Trading Standards
2011-09-20	SIC Buiding Standards Service Praised	Infrastructure Services
2011-09-16	Government 'missing the point' on tugs - convener	Executive Services
2011-09-15	Council Announces Management Appointments	Executive Services
2011-09-14	Half of Shetland's tobacco sellers still to register	Infrastructure Services
2011-09-13	Opening Doors across Shetland	Infrastructure Services
2011-09-12	Corporate Services Directorship remains unfilled	Executive Services
2011-09-09	Council Appoints New Director of Infrastructure	Executive Services
2011-09-07	No takers yet for Boiler Scrappage Scheme	Infrastructure Services
2011-09-07	Over £40,000 to support community groups	Sport and Leisure
2011-09-02	Convener visits Faroe Islands	Executive Services
August
2011-08-30	Council welcomes "unequivocal" conclusions	Executive Services
2011-08-30	Positive Parenting Program comes to Shetland	Bruce Family Centre
2011-08-29	Librarians go on loan between Orkney and Shetland	Shetland Library
2011-08-29	Look out for your Right to Vote	Elections
2011-08-25	"One year, two placements, lots of experience!" - Graduates present their work	Human Resources
2011-08-25	New youth democracy scheme - an "excellent way forward for democracy in Shetland"	Youth Services
2011-08-24	Get the Picture! - Bridges students visit Scottish Parliament	Youth Services
2011-08-24	Launch of The Roost at Shetland Library	Shetland Library
2011-08-23	Building Standards alert designers and builders to radon precautions	Building Standards
2011-08-23	Positive Housing Inspection report published	Housing Service
2011-08-23	Mid Yell Inspection report published	Schools Service
2011-08-22	New Shetland dialect production on the way	Schools Service
2011-08-22	Book of condolence to remain open until 26 August	Executive Services
2011-08-15	“Circus Stars” a big hit with young Shetland readers	Shetland Library
2011-08-10	Shetland Sports Week 3 to 9 September	Sport and Leisure
2011-08-08	Imagining Shetland's Futures: 20 years from now	Policy Unit
2011-08-04	Shetland's students maintain excellent exam results	Schools Service
2011-08-03	Scalloway harbour dredging	Ports and Harbours
2011-08-03	Less than two weeks left to have your say on 190 proposed development sites	Planning
2011-08-01	Longer breakwater for Fetlar	Transport
July
2011-07-28	Imagining Shetland's Futures: 20 years from now	Policy Unit
2011-07-28	Book of Condolences for Norway opened at Town Hall	Executive Services
2011-07-28	Council considers challenge to ETV removal	Executive Services
2011-07-26	Convener sends letter of condolence to Norwegian Prime Minister	Convener
2011-07-26	Free radon tests	Environmental Health
2011-07-21	Secretary of State for Scotland congratulates local students on win	Schools Service
2011-07-20	Successful Modern Apprentices complete training with SIC	Train Shetland
2011-07-18	New programme puts young people in the driving seat	Youth Services
2011-07-14	Council welcomes coastguard decision	Executive Services
2011-07-13	Emily to join Commission on Rural Education	Youth Services
2011-07-13	Free car seat safety checks	Safety and Risk
2011-07-12	Day in the life: Active Schools Co-ordinator	Sport and Leisure
2011-07-11	Shetland Times supplement	Executive Services
2011-07-08	New Communications strategy agreed by Council	Executive Services
2011-07-07	Council seeks alternatives for delivering affordable housing	Executive Services
2011-07-05	Jim and Ewan's Big Trek	Youth Services
2011-07-04	Three Council Directors appointed	Executive Services
2011-07-04	New Parenting Strategy for Shetland - What do you think?	Children's Services
2011-07-01	Eight managers to leave the Council	Executive Services
2011-07-01	New play area for Quoys	Sport and Leisure
June
2011-06-24	Action-packed summer holiday activities	Sport and Leisure
2011-06-23	Ministers call-in Burravoe and Uyeasound Primary decisions	Schools Service
2011-06-23	Council welcomes Committee's Coastguard Report	Executive Services
2011-06-22	Little Tikes - A "caring and welcoming environment for children and families"	Schools Service
2011-06-22	Management changes improve already good social work services	Social Care Services
2011-06-15	Council supports community groups	Grants Unit
2011-06-15	Emily voted onto Scottish Youth Parliament Board	Youth Services
2011-06-14	Footie tournament win for AHS and Scalloway	Sport and Leisure
2011-06-13	5 Star Islesburgh just keeps getting better	Islesburgh Centre
2011-06-10	Junior Road Safety - fun with a serious message	Safety and Risk
2011-06-10	Council managers embrace plain English	Executive Services
2011-06-09	Litter Mountain on the Street	Infrastructure Services
2011-06-08	Ten successful years for Graduate Placement Scheme	Human Resources
2011-06-07	"Enthusiastic and confident children" at Lunnasting	Schools Service
2011-06-07	Very successful Primary Schools Netball Competition	Sport and Leisure
2011-06-03	Free B+B for charity cyclists at Europe's No 1 Hostel	Islesburgh Centre
2011-06-03	Olympic torchbearer nominations now open	Sport and Leisure
2011-06-02	New layout for Council Chamber	Executive Services
2011-06-01	190 development sites proposed - have your say	Planning Service
May
2011-05-27	Parkour proves hit with young Shetlanders	Youth Services
2011-05-26	Inspectors impressed with Shetland College	Shetland College
2011-05-26	Positive benefits to monitoring marine aquaculture	Planning Service
2011-05-25	"Amazing opportunity" for Trainee Social Care Workers	Social Care Services
2011-05-24	Imagining Shetland's Futures - two decades ahead...	Policy Unit
2011-05-23	James Watt Award for Shetland's Energy Recovery Plant/District Heating Scheme	Infrastructure Services
2011-05-20	Carbon Reduction Shetland and ZetTrans launch Sustainable Transport Roadshow	Infrastructure Services
2011-05-18	Olympic flame will burn bright in Shetland	Sport and Leisure
2011-05-18	Shetland Employment Survey 2011	Economic Development
2011-05-18	Baltasound Junior High praised by HM Inspectors	Schools Service
2011-05-16	Faroese trade delegation flies in and sails out	Economic Development
2011-05-16	Streamlining planning to encourage aquaculture	Planning Service
2011-05-12	Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims	Trading Standards
2011-05-10	Services Committee - Decisions on proposed school closures	Executive Services
2011-05-09	Services Committee - meeting tomorrow for decision on proposed school closures	Executive Services
2011-05-06	Shetland Election Results	Returning Officer
2011-05-04	Homeless Mediation Project	Housing Service
2011-05-04	Top outdoor adventure coach in Shetland	Sport and Leisure
2011-05-04	Coastguard closure consultation ends; Council pinpoints likely communications failures	Infrastructure Services
2011-05-02	What voters need to know for Thursday 5 May	Returning Officer
April
2011-04-27	Shetland Film Selected for Rob Knox Film Festival	Youth Services
2011-04-26	The future of housing in Shetland	Housing Service
2011-04-21	Postal voters urged to make their vote count	Returning Officer
2011-04-20	Former NHS Shetland Chief Executive Joins Council	Executive Services
2011-04-20	Island Eco-Tourism Project Approved	Planning
2011-04-18	Voting not just for geeks, says new campaign	Youth Services
2011-04-15	Blueprint Reports Available Next Week	Schools Services
2011-04-11	Say No to Uninvited Sales People	Infrastructure Services
2011-04-01	Community Facilities Targeted in New Green Scheme	Education and Social Care
March
2011-03-30	Carbon Reduction Shetland to Focus on Sustainable Transport	Amenity Trust
2011-03-30	Sustainable Housing Competition winner announced	Infrastructure Services
2011-03-30	Da Gadderie - Høminland	Amenity Trust
2011-03-29	Candidates announced for Scottish Government election	Executive Services
2011-03-29	Shetland tops "Earth Hour" table	Infrastructure Services
2011-03-29	Launch Service agreement signed	Infrastructure Services
2011-03-29	Where will you be on Thursday 5 May?	Executive Services
2011-03-28	Youth Parliament result	Youth Services
2011-03-23	Food Hygiene Fine	Infrastructure Services
2011-03-23	Vaila Mae – The Making of a Sixareen	Shetland Amenity Trust
2011-03-23	Triple Tie in Senior Chess Competition	Shetland Amenity Trust
2011-03-22	Council Staff Keen to Reduce Carbon Footprint	Environment & Building
2011-03-17	Council learning from Faroese Telecoms experience	Convener
2011-03-15	Junior Chess Champions Announced	Amenity Trust
2011-03-15	Box Office to hit the 100,000mark this weekend	Shetland Arts
2011-03-14	Finance Management Arrangements	Executive Services
2011-03-10	Scottish Ministers decision on Scalloway Junior High School secondary department	Education and Social Care
2011-03-10	Scamnesty 2011 – still time to send in your scam mail	Infrastructure Services
2011-03-08	Shetland tops “Earth Hour” table	Infrastructure Services
2011-03-08	Environment & Energy Service scoops National Award	Infrastructure Services
2011-03-07	Blueprint Consultation	Education & Social Care
2011-03-02	Earth Hour Shetland	Environment & Building Services
2011-03-02	The Role of the Merchant Navy Across the Centuries	Amenity Trust
2011-03-01	World Book Night at Shetland Library	Education & Social Care
February
2011-02-25	Town Hall to Fly Flag as Mark of Respect for Earthquake Victims	Executive Services
2011-02-24	Scottish Youth Parliament - Shetland Elections	Youth Services
2011-02-23	24th Voar Redd Up Announced	Amenity Trust
2011-02-23	“Widely respected” Head of Finance to retire early	Executive Services
2011-02-21	NAFC and College to be jointly managed	Education and Social Care
2011-02-18	Record Number of Tidy Businesses	Environment & Building Services
2011-02-17	Local Firms support Lewis Chess Competition	Amenity Trust
2011-02-16	Royal Wedding and Tall Ships Event	Executive Services Department
2011-02-16	ISO Awards – Council cleans up	Infrastructure Services
2011-02-16	Don’t Be Taken In By Computer Virus Scam	Environment & Building Services
2011-02-15	Lighting the Way for Online Accommodation Booking	Amenity Trust
2011-02-15	Shetland Schools Music Festival 2011	Education and Social Care
2011-02-15	Islesburgh House is Europe's best Youth Hostel	Education and Social Care
2011-02-14	Shetland gears up for significant role in wave and tidal power generation	Economic Development
2011-02-14	Whalsay-born Anita moves up to housing chief	Education & Social Care
2011-02-14	Faroese set to dredge Scalloway Harbour	Capital Programme Services
2011-02-10	Convener hails council's "tough" budget decisions	Executive Services
2011-02-09	Scottish Youth Parliament Shetland Elections	Youth Services
2011-02-07	Coastguard Consultation	Executive Services
2011-02-07	Conveners united for ministerial meeting: "Save our coastguard stations"	Executive Services
2011-02-03	Chair of Services Committee resigns	Executive Services
2011-02-03	Scamnesty 2011 – Help Trading Standards to Fight Back Against the Scammers	Infrastructure Services
2011-02-02	Community Council By-Elections - Close of nominations	Returning Officer
2011-02-01	Shetland Box Office goes live online	Shetland Arts
January
2011-01-31	Community Council By-Elections	Returning Officer
2011-01-25	Westside Call to Action	Amenity Trust
2011-01-25	Brite Nite Project	Executive Services
2011-01-21	The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked	Museum & Archives
2011-01-20	Council leaders ask shipping minister to think again	Executive Services
2011-01-20	Superfast cable laying for superfast broadband	Shetland Telecom Project
2011-01-19	Nicole nominated for Top Young Politician Award	Youth Services
2011-01-18	Double Gold for Amenity Trust and Museum & Archives	Amenity Trust
2011-01-18	HM Inspectorate Report: Hamnavoe Primary School	Education & Social Care
2011-01-13	Education goes Global	Education & Social Care
2011-01-12	Blueprint: Decision to Close Scalloway Junior High	Education & Social Care
2011-01-11	Laggan Tormore Contractors Supply Chain Opportunities for Local Businesses	Economic Development Unit
2011-01-11	Fetlar Breakwater and Small Craft Facility	Infrastructure Services
2011-01-07	Schools Service launches Statutory Consultations	Schools Service
2011-01-06	Library’s most-borrowed books of 2010	Library

Date

Title

Dept

February

2/02/12

Ports and Harbours to exhibit at All Energy event

Ports and Harbours

January

27/01/12

January Jam at Bixter Hall

Community Work

27/01/12

Shetland Times centre spread 27 January

Communications

26/01/12

Development Committee funding for two projects

Economic Development

25/01/12

MSYPs benefit from Tesco award

Youth Services

24/01/12

Emily nominated for top young politician award

Youth Services

24/01/12

Volunteers sought to help Shetland's vulnerable children

Communications

20/01/12

Press Statement: Court of Session ruling - Sumburgh Airport runway

Communications

19/01/12

Primary Athletics Zone for Shetland pupils

Sport and Leisure

19/01/12

Council appoints new Finance Chief

Corporate Services

19/01/12

Schools Music Festival

Schools Service

19/01/12

Report on Shetland's Child Protection Services

Children's Services

18/01/12

NorthLink ferries latest

Executive Services

18/01/12

Accounts Commission findings

Executive Services

16/01/12

Council appoints Senior Communications Officer

Communications

13/01/12

Community Council By-Election

Elections

12/01/12

No contribution from Council towards Scottish Govt ferries proposal

Executive Services

11/01/12

"Warm and caring" after school club at Islesburgh

Children's Services

11/01/12

Table Tennis receives a boost

Sport and Leisure

10/01/12

Joint statement from Orkney and Shetland

Executive Services

09/01/12

SIC Performance Calendar

Communications

05/01/12

"Productive" meeting with Housing and Transport Minister

Executive Services

05/01/12

Shetland Input/Output Household Survey

Economic Development

05/01/12

Housing and transport minister visiting Shetland

Executive Services

December

21/12/11

Bridges open Pop-Up-Shop

Bridges Project

21/12/11

Work to start on "essential" college extension

Shetland College

20/12/11

Six Shetland nominations for Coaching Awards

Sport and Leisure

20/12/11

Top Turkey Tips

Environmental Health

19/12/11

Walls Pier contract wound up

Capital Programme

19/12/11

Refuse and Recycling Collections - Christmas and New Year

Waste and Energy

16/12/11

Davie Sandison Elected

Elections

15/12/11

New Executive Manager for Shetland Library

Shetland Library

14/12/11

Central Ward By-Election Thursday 15 December

Elections

14/12/11

Spotlight on dog fouling

Environmental Health

12/12/11

Follow-up report shows Shetland now "forging ahead"; says Chief Executive

Executive Services

9/12/11

School Closures 9 December

Schools Service

8/12/11

Council to sell Craigielea and St Clements

Capital Programme

8/12/11

Glowing report for Janet Courtney Hall of Residence

Children's Services

7/12/11

Young Mums' Christmas fundraiser draws the crowds

Youth Services

7/12/11

Islesburgh Hostel Best in World

Islesburgh Complex

6/12/11

Young Scot Tour Begins

Youth Services

6/12/11

Trading Standards warning about bling dummies

Trading Standards

6/12/11

School Closures Tuesday 6 December

Schools Service

5/12/11

Bards in the Bog is back

Shetland Library

2/12/11

Dodge Ball at Tingwall

Youth Services

2/12/11

Shetland Education Stars Sought for National Acclaim

Schools Service

November

30/11/11

Shetland Recycles

Waste and Energy

29/11/11

Former Executive Director of Infrastructure leaves Council

Executive Services

29/11/11

Work at Walls Pier stops temporarily

Capital Programmes

29/11/11

Highland Council visit crucial for improvement process

Executive Services

23/11/11

Making it Easier to Identify a Young Customer's age

Trading Standards & Young Scot

23/11/11

European Week for Waste Reduction

Infrastructure Services

22/11/11

Candidates named for Central Ward By-Election

Election Office

22/11/11

Trading Standards warning about share-buying scam

Trading Standards

18/11/11

Youthies Got Talent

Youth Services

17/11/11

YouChoose launch - Young people decide how to spend £8000

Youth Services

17/11/11

Maximising Shetland's External Funding

Grants Unit

17/11/11

Brian Lawrie appointed Interim Director of Corporate Services

Executive Services

16/11/11

Shetland Youth Work Conference and Youth Work Celebration

Youth Services

16/11/11

Interest free loans to insulate your home from Energy Saving Trust

Environmental Health

15/11/11

Buying a used car? Know your consumer rights

Trading Standards

15/11/11

"Rich and engaging learning environment" at Foula School

Schools Service

14/11/11

Shetland Input/Output Household Survey

Economic Development

11/11/11

SIC employees celebrate graduation

Youth Services

11/11/11

Youth Voice tells Council to put education first

Youth Services

11/11/11

Ferries vital to future of North Isles

Council spending -have YOUR say

10/11/11

New guide to Online Safety launched

Trading Standards

10/11/11

Don't cut ferries say Unst residents

Council spending - have YOUR say

9/11/11

Mayors for Peace exhibition visits Shetland

Executive Services

9/11/11

First Eat Safe Awards in Shetland

Environmental Health

8/11/11

HRH The Princess Royal appointed as first Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Shetland College

7/11/11

Shetland route announced for London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

Sport and Leisure

4/11/11

Islesburgh Pre-school enjoy a "Right Wee Blether"

Children and Families

4/11/11

Community planning key to delivering Shetland's core public services

Council spending - have YOUR say

3/11/11

Nominations for Central Ward open on Friday

Election Office

3/11/11

Community Care in focus at Brae meeting

Council spending - have YOUR say

2/11/11

MSYPs report on 46th sitting of Youth Parliament

Youth Services

2/11/11

Reader in Residence for Shetland Library

Shetland Library

2/11/11

Council told to encourage young people back to Shetland

Council spending - have YOUR say

1/11/11

Celebrating 10 years at the Bruce

Family Services

1/11/11

Reserves in the spotlight at latest public meeting

Council spending - have YOUR say

October

2011-10-31

Meeting to discuss Fuel Poverty in Shetland

Executive Services

2011-10-29

Skerries public meeting

Council spending - have YOUR say

2011-10-28

Interesting discussion at Scalloway savings meeting

Council spending - have YOUR say

2011-10-27

Interim agreement on tugs, a step closer

Infrastructure

2011-10-27

Cunningsburgh public meeting

Council spending - have YOUR say

2011-10-25

"Sound Choices" launches this week

Community Work

2011-10-24

ESOL Celebration Event

Adult Learning

2011-10-21

New look Sandness Hall re-opens

Community Planning & Development

2011-10-19

Uyeasound Primary School to close, with conditions

Schools Service

2011-10-19

Burravoe Primary School to stay open

Schools Service

2011-10-19

Public conversation on council cutbacks begins

Executive Services

2011-10-14

Nominations sought for Shetland Sports Awards

Sport and Leisure

2011-10-10

Date set for Central Ward By-election

Elections

2011-10-10

"Click Shetland" gives extra help with computers at the Library

Shetland Library

2011-10-06

Assistant Chief Executive takes on secondment

Executive Services

2011-10-05

Website for Isles Energy Event launched

Economic Development

2011-10-05

Offenders work to benefit community

Criminal Justice

2011-10-04

New Head Teacher for Whalsay School

Children's Services

2011-10-04

Four Council Managers retire over the weekend

Communications

2011-10-04

Electoral Registration Reminder

Elections

September

2011-09-30

Maddrim Shortlisted for National Film Award

Children's Services

2011-09-29

Free road safety talk for horse riders

Safety and Risk

2011-09-28

Grand Re-opening of North Unst Public Hall

Community Work

2011-09-27

Leader wishes Councillor best for future

Executive Services

2011-09-27

Cloudman tours Shetland schools

Schools Service

2011-09-26

Key decision day for Council spending

Executive Services

2011-09-23

Children's Services Closure

Children's Services

2011-09-23

New Head Teacher Appointments

Children's Services

2011-09-20

Free testing for electric blankets

Trading Standards

2011-09-20

SIC Buiding Standards Service Praised

Infrastructure Services

2011-09-16

Government 'missing the point' on tugs - convener

Executive Services

2011-09-15

Council Announces Management Appointments

Executive Services

2011-09-14

Half of Shetland's tobacco sellers still to register

Infrastructure Services

2011-09-13

Opening Doors across Shetland

Infrastructure Services

2011-09-12

Corporate Services Directorship remains unfilled

Executive Services

2011-09-09

Council Appoints New Director of Infrastructure

Executive Services

2011-09-07

No takers yet for Boiler Scrappage Scheme

Infrastructure Services

2011-09-07

Over £40,000 to support community groups

Sport and Leisure

2011-09-02

Convener visits Faroe Islands

Executive Services

August

2011-08-30

Council welcomes "unequivocal" conclusions

Executive Services

2011-08-30

Positive Parenting Program comes to Shetland

Bruce Family Centre

2011-08-29

Librarians go on loan between Orkney and Shetland

Shetland Library

2011-08-29

Look out for your Right to Vote

Elections

2011-08-25

"One year, two placements, lots of experience!" - Graduates present their work

Human Resources

2011-08-25

New youth democracy scheme - an "excellent way forward for democracy in Shetland"

Youth Services

2011-08-24

Get the Picture! - Bridges students visit Scottish Parliament

Youth Services

2011-08-24

Launch of The Roost at Shetland Library

Shetland Library

2011-08-23

Building Standards alert designers and builders to radon precautions

Building Standards

2011-08-23

Positive Housing Inspection report published

Housing Service

2011-08-23

Mid Yell Inspection report published

Schools Service

2011-08-22

New Shetland dialect production on the way

Schools Service

2011-08-22

Book of condolence to remain open until 26 August

Executive Services

2011-08-15

“Circus Stars” a big hit with young Shetland readers

Shetland Library

2011-08-10

Shetland Sports Week 3 to 9 September

Sport and Leisure

2011-08-08

Imagining Shetland's Futures: 20 years from now

Policy Unit

2011-08-04

Shetland's students maintain excellent exam results

Schools Service

2011-08-03

Scalloway harbour dredging

Ports and Harbours

2011-08-03

Less than two weeks left to have your say on 190 proposed development sites

Planning

2011-08-01

Longer breakwater for Fetlar

Transport

July

2011-07-28

Imagining Shetland's Futures: 20 years from now

Policy Unit

2011-07-28

Book of Condolences for Norway opened at Town Hall

Executive Services

2011-07-28

Council considers challenge to ETV removal

Executive Services

2011-07-26

Convener sends letter of condolence to Norwegian Prime Minister

Convener

2011-07-26

Free radon tests

Environmental Health

2011-07-21

Secretary of State for Scotland congratulates local students on win

Schools Service

2011-07-20

Successful Modern Apprentices complete training with SIC

Train Shetland

2011-07-18

New programme puts young people in the driving seat

Youth Services

2011-07-14

Council welcomes coastguard decision

Executive Services

2011-07-13

Emily to join Commission on Rural Education

Youth Services

2011-07-13

Free car seat safety checks

Safety and Risk

2011-07-12

Day in the life: Active Schools Co-ordinator

Sport and Leisure

2011-07-11

Shetland Times supplement

Executive Services

2011-07-08

New Communications strategy agreed by Council

Executive Services

2011-07-07

Council seeks alternatives for delivering affordable housing

Executive Services

2011-07-05

Jim and Ewan's Big Trek

Youth Services

2011-07-04

Three Council Directors appointed

Executive Services

2011-07-04

New Parenting Strategy for Shetland - What do you think?

Children's Services

2011-07-01

Eight managers to leave the Council

Executive Services

2011-07-01

New play area for Quoys

Sport and Leisure

June

2011-06-24

Action-packed summer holiday activities

Sport and Leisure

2011-06-23

Ministers call-in Burravoe and Uyeasound Primary decisions

Schools Service

2011-06-23

Council welcomes Committee's Coastguard Report

Executive Services

2011-06-22

Little Tikes - A "caring and welcoming environment for children and families"

Schools Service

2011-06-22

Management changes improve already good social work services

Social Care Services

2011-06-15

Council supports community groups

Grants Unit

2011-06-15

Emily voted onto Scottish Youth Parliament Board

Youth Services

2011-06-14

Footie tournament win for AHS and Scalloway

Sport and Leisure

2011-06-13

5 Star Islesburgh just keeps getting better

Islesburgh Centre

2011-06-10

Junior Road Safety - fun with a serious message

Safety and Risk

2011-06-10

Council managers embrace plain English

Executive Services

2011-06-09

Litter Mountain on the Street

Infrastructure Services

2011-06-08

Ten successful years for Graduate Placement Scheme

Human Resources

2011-06-07

"Enthusiastic and confident children" at Lunnasting

Schools Service

2011-06-07

Very successful Primary Schools Netball Competition

Sport and Leisure

2011-06-03

Free B+B for charity cyclists at Europe's No 1 Hostel

Islesburgh Centre

2011-06-03

Olympic torchbearer nominations now open

Sport and Leisure

2011-06-02

New layout for Council Chamber

Executive Services

2011-06-01

190 development sites proposed - have your say

Planning Service

May

2011-05-27

Parkour proves hit with young Shetlanders

Youth Services

2011-05-26

Inspectors impressed with Shetland College

Shetland College

2011-05-26

Positive benefits to monitoring marine aquaculture

Planning Service

2011-05-25

"Amazing opportunity" for Trainee Social Care Workers

Social Care Services

2011-05-24

Imagining Shetland's Futures - two decades ahead...

Policy Unit

2011-05-23

James Watt Award for Shetland's Energy Recovery Plant/District Heating Scheme

Infrastructure Services

2011-05-20

Carbon Reduction Shetland and ZetTrans launch Sustainable Transport Roadshow

Infrastructure Services

2011-05-18

Olympic flame will burn bright in Shetland

Sport and Leisure

2011-05-18

Shetland Employment Survey 2011

Economic Development

2011-05-18

Baltasound Junior High praised by HM Inspectors

Schools Service

2011-05-16

Faroese trade delegation flies in and sails out

Economic Development

2011-05-16

Streamlining planning to encourage aquaculture

Planning Service

2011-05-12

Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims

Trading Standards

2011-05-10

Services Committee - Decisions on proposed school closures

Executive Services

2011-05-09

Services Committee - meeting tomorrow for decision on proposed school closures

Executive Services

2011-05-06

Shetland Election Results

Returning Officer

2011-05-04

Homeless Mediation Project

Housing Service

2011-05-04

Top outdoor adventure coach in Shetland

Sport and Leisure

2011-05-04

Coastguard closure consultation ends; Council pinpoints likely communications failures

Infrastructure Services

2011-05-02

What voters need to know for Thursday 5 May

Returning Officer

April

2011-04-27

Shetland Film Selected for Rob Knox Film Festival

Youth Services

2011-04-26

The future of housing in Shetland

Housing Service

2011-04-21

Postal voters urged to make their vote count

Returning Officer

2011-04-20

Former NHS Shetland Chief Executive Joins Council

Executive Services

2011-04-20

Island Eco-Tourism Project Approved

Planning

2011-04-18

Voting not just for geeks, says new campaign

Youth Services

2011-04-15

Blueprint Reports Available Next Week

Schools Services

2011-04-11

Say No to Uninvited Sales People

Infrastructure Services

2011-04-01

Community Facilities Targeted in New Green Scheme

Education and Social Care

March

2011-03-30

Carbon Reduction Shetland to Focus on Sustainable Transport

Amenity Trust

2011-03-30

Sustainable Housing Competition winner announced

Infrastructure Services

2011-03-30

Da Gadderie - Høminland

Amenity Trust

2011-03-29

Candidates announced for Scottish Government election

Executive Services

2011-03-29

Shetland tops "Earth Hour" table

Infrastructure Services

2011-03-29

Launch Service agreement signed

Infrastructure Services

2011-03-29

Where will you be on Thursday 5 May?

Executive Services

2011-03-28

Youth Parliament result

Youth Services

2011-03-23

Food Hygiene Fine

Infrastructure Services

2011-03-23

Vaila Mae – The Making of a Sixareen

Shetland Amenity Trust

2011-03-23

Triple Tie in Senior Chess Competition

Shetland Amenity Trust

2011-03-22

Council Staff Keen to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Environment & Building

2011-03-17

Council learning from Faroese Telecoms experience

Convener

2011-03-15

Junior Chess Champions Announced

Amenity Trust

2011-03-15

Box Office to hit the 100,000mark this weekend

Shetland Arts

2011-03-14

Finance Management Arrangements

Executive Services

2011-03-10

Scottish Ministers decision on Scalloway Junior High School secondary department

Education and Social Care

2011-03-10

Scamnesty 2011 – still time to send in your scam mail

Infrastructure Services

2011-03-08

Shetland tops “Earth Hour” table

Infrastructure Services

2011-03-08

Environment & Energy Service scoops National Award

Infrastructure Services

2011-03-07

Blueprint Consultation

Education & Social Care

2011-03-02

Earth Hour Shetland

Environment & Building Services

2011-03-02

The Role of the Merchant Navy Across the Centuries

Amenity Trust

2011-03-01

World Book Night at Shetland Library

Education & Social Care

February

2011-02-25

Town Hall to Fly Flag as Mark of Respect for Earthquake Victims

Executive Services

2011-02-24

Scottish Youth Parliament - Shetland Elections

Youth Services

2011-02-23

24th Voar Redd Up Announced

Amenity Trust

2011-02-23

“Widely respected” Head of Finance to retire early

Executive Services

2011-02-21

NAFC and College to be jointly managed

Education and Social Care

2011-02-18

Record Number of Tidy Businesses

Environment & Building Services

2011-02-17

Local Firms support Lewis Chess Competition

Amenity Trust

2011-02-16

Royal Wedding and Tall Ships Event

Executive Services Department

2011-02-16

ISO Awards – Council cleans up

Infrastructure Services

2011-02-16

Don’t Be Taken In By Computer Virus Scam

Environment & Building Services

2011-02-15

Lighting the Way for Online Accommodation Booking

Amenity Trust

2011-02-15

Shetland Schools Music Festival 2011

Education and Social Care

2011-02-15

Islesburgh House is Europe's best Youth Hostel

Education and Social Care

2011-02-14

Shetland gears up for significant role in wave and tidal power generation

Economic Development

2011-02-14

Whalsay-born Anita moves up to housing chief

Education & Social Care

2011-02-14

Faroese set to dredge Scalloway Harbour

Capital Programme Services

2011-02-10

Convener hails council's "tough" budget decisions

Executive Services

2011-02-09

Scottish Youth Parliament Shetland Elections

Youth Services

2011-02-07

Coastguard Consultation

Executive Services

2011-02-07

Conveners united for ministerial meeting: "Save our coastguard stations"

Executive Services

2011-02-03

Chair of Services Committee resigns

Executive Services

2011-02-03

Scamnesty 2011 – Help Trading Standards to Fight Back Against the Scammers

Infrastructure Services

2011-02-02

Community Council By-Elections - Close of nominations

Returning Officer

2011-02-01

Shetland Box Office goes live online

Shetland Arts

January

2011-01-31

Community Council By-Elections

Returning Officer

2011-01-25

Westside Call to Action

Amenity Trust

2011-01-25

Brite Nite Project

Executive Services

2011-01-21

The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked

Museum & Archives

2011-01-20

Council leaders ask shipping minister to think again

Executive Services

2011-01-20

Superfast cable laying for superfast broadband

Shetland Telecom Project

2011-01-19

Nicole nominated for Top Young Politician Award

Youth Services

2011-01-18

Double Gold for Amenity Trust and Museum & Archives

Amenity Trust

2011-01-18

HM Inspectorate Report: Hamnavoe Primary School

Education & Social Care

2011-01-13

Education goes Global

Education & Social Care

2011-01-12

Blueprint: Decision to Close Scalloway Junior High

Education & Social Care

2011-01-11

Laggan Tormore Contractors Supply Chain Opportunities for Local Businesses

Economic Development Unit

2011-01-11

Fetlar Breakwater and Small Craft Facility

Infrastructure Services

2011-01-07

Schools Service launches Statutory Consultations

Schools Service