News List

Date	Title	Dept

May
21/05/13	Eshaness Cafe achieves Eat Safe Award	Environmental Health
14/05/13	Statutory Consultation starts on the proposed closure of Olnafirth Primary School and Skerries School Secondary Department	Schools
09/05/13	Investigation completed into Solan and Loch Rannoch incident	Ports & Harbours
07/05/13	Statutory consultation begins on proposed closure of Skerries School Secondary Department and Olnafirth Primary School	Schools
06/05/13	Ferry operator hungry for Shetland food	Economic Development
01/05/13	Cleansing customer feedback survey launched	Cleansing
April
25/04/13	SIC staff member wins British Tugowners Association photography prize	Ports & Harbours
25/04/13	Taking Shetland's case to Brussels
23/04/13	Call for Bikeability volunteers	Safety and Risk
22/04/13	School Crossing Patrol Service celebrates Diamond Jubilee	Safety and Risk
19/04/13	Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education	Schools
18/04/13	Invitation to Generations together, shaping futures event
18/04/13	More door-to-door sales people in Shetland	Trading Standards
17/04/13	Find out how to develop sporting potential	Sport & Leisure
16/04/13	Commission must ensure funding flexibility for Scotland
12/04/13	Youth Legacy Ambassadors help out at Michaelswood to support Glasgow 2014	Youth Services
03/04/13	New recycling arrangements for Lerwick and Scalloway	Environmental Health
March
26/03/13	Welfare Reform and employability information live
25/03/13	New collection service for bulky household items	Environmental Health
25/03/13	Applications now invited for the Coastal Communities Fund	Community Planning & Development
22/03/13	Shetland hosts Convention of the Highlands and Islands
20/03/13	Key appointments for new Anderson High School project	Schools
20/03/13	Bell's Brae Primary learns journalistic skills	Schools
19/03/13	Poetry celebration at Shetland Library	Shetland Library
18/03/13	Scottish Youth Parliament Shetland winners	Youth Services
15/03/13	Shetland Adult Protection Committee hosts first Adult Protection Conference	Shetland Adult Protection Committee
13/03/13	Shetland schools support Sport Your Trainers Day	Sport & Leisure
13/03/13	Convener raises grave concerns about welfare reform
07/03/13	SIC's Ports & Harbours secures towage contract for Laggan-Tormore project	Ports & Harbours
07/03/13	New 'benchmarking' on local authority performance
05/03/13	Beware of doorstep callers	Trading Standards
05/03/13	Business briefing to help you understand new waste regulations	Environment & Energy
05/03/13	Young mathematicians are Regional Champions	Schools
05/03/13	Shetland Domestic Abuse Strategy launches on International Women's Day	Community Safety
05/03/13	Earth Hour 2013 - an hour of darkness to protect our planet	Infrastructure
01/03/13	Trading Standards warns of advertising scam	Trading Standards
February
27/02/13	Shetland defends Regional Aid status
27/02/13	New Shetland Family Roadshow	Children's Family Services
27/02/13	Call for names for new woodland area	Youth Services
20/02/13	SIC sets 'robust and realistic' budget for 2013/14
20/02/13	Fairtrade focus in Shetland	Environment & Energy
13/02/13	Shetland Sports Week prize draw winner	Sport & Leisure
06/02/13	New work club starts next week	Adult Learning
05/02/13	Minimising impact, maximising savings - inter island ferry service review	Infrastructure
01/02/13	Shetland Library reveals most borrowed books of 2012	Shetland Library
January
31/01/13	Midnight Football and new Midnight Dance sessions start up this weekend	Sport & Leisure
24/01/13	Shetland Library celebrates ten years of providing rhyme and story sessions	Shetland Library
17/01/13	Find out how to claim Climate Challenge Fund cash for community projects	Environment & Energy
17/01/13	Islanders encouraged to sign up for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games	Sport & Leisure
16/01/13	Election excitement for Scottish Youth Parliament seats	Youth Services
10/01/13	Accounts Commissions' findings 'a testament to the hard work of staff and members'
December
20/12/12	SIC make the case for housing debt relief at Westminster
20/12/12	Funding success for young Shetlander	Youth Services
19/12/12	Balanced Health Impact Assessment on the Blueprint for Education	Schools
18/12/12	Take care and be safe this Christmas	Shetland Alcohol and Drug Partnership
17/12/12	Shetland MSYP to represent on an international platform	Youth Services
12/12/12	Shetland Islands Council requests meeting with Serco
11/12/12	Festive opening for Shetland Library	Shetland Library
07/12/12	Mareel
06/12/12	Mareel - update
06/12/12	Alistair Carmichael to open refurbished Tingwall Primary School play area	Sport & Leisure/Schools
05/12/12	Mareel
05/12/12	Islesburgh House Hostel wins again	Sport & Leisure
04/12/12	Donation for iconic Town Hall stained glass window
03/12/12	Gritting	Infrastructure
November
30/11/12	Youth Services welcomes Young Scot card news	Youth Services
29/11/12	Decision on ferries review postponed	Infrastructure
29/11/12	Celebrations in Fetlar for the opening of the isle's new pier and breakwater	Infrastructure
27/11/12	Don't risk your child's life - make sure their car seat is correctly fitted	Safety & Risk
27/11/12	New information to help keep children safer	Shetland Child Protection Committee
26/11/12	S.J. Bolton competitions at the Library	Shetland Library
26/11/12	Nesting Primary School celebrates £5,800 Heritage Lottery Fund grant	Schools
23/11/12	Busy week ahead for officers and Councillors
19/11/12	Five stars for Islesburgh House Hostel	Sport & Leisure
14/11/12	Eleven local tutors qualify to deliver Positive Coaching Scotland programme	Sport & Leisure
14/11/12	Bell's Brae launches new DVD	Schools
13/11/12	Shetland's success in European Fisheries Fund programme	Development
12/11/12	Mareel hosts Shetland Schools Music Festival - 18 to 21 March 2013	Schools
09/11/12	Maintenance on Yell Sound ferry terminals - update	Infrastructure
09/11/12	Casino Feet needs your vote	Youth Services
08/11/12	Trading Standards warn of electricity rebate scam phone calls	Trading Standards
08/11/12	Update - Blueprint for Education	Schools
08/11/12	Update - New Anderson High School	Schools
08/11/12	Disruption to Yell Sound ferry operations	Infrastructure
08/11/12	Ferries service - follow-up consultation gets underway	Development
07/11/12	Changes to gritting services - important information for service users	Infrastructure
06/11/12	Free books for all Primary 1 pupils in Shetland	Shetland Library
05/11/12	Ocean energy scheme to power ahead in 2013	Development
01/11/12	Enjoy Bonfire Night safely	Environmental Health
October
30/10/12	Shetland Library celebrates Book Week	Shetland Library
25/10/12	Nominations open for Scottish Youth Parliament elections	Scottish Youth Parliament
23/10/12	Better online browsing for Library users	Shetland Library
22/10/12	Click & Tell - and help friends and family to Get Safe Online	Trading Standards
18/10/12	New community alarm responder	Community Care
12/10/12	A new approach to planning local development	Infrastructure
12/10/12	SIC Councillors pledge support to the One Fair Wage campaign	Youth Services
08/10/12	Congratulations to Amy Garrick - Apprentice of the Year	Building Services
08/10/12	Prizes presented following Safety Awareness Day	Safety and Risk
08/10/12	3000 households still need to return their electoral registration form	Orkney & Shetland Valuation Joint Board
08/10/12	Hi viz invitation to the Council Chamber	Safety and Risk

September
27/09/12	Opening Doors across Shetland	Infrastructure
26/09/12	Digital healthcare project gives direct 24/7 link to Foula patients	Community Care
26/09/12	SIC supports Shetland’s MSP, as he highlights the challenges facing local housing tenants	Housing
26/09/12	Welcome news on funding for New Anderson High School	Schools
19/09/12	Shetland Islands Council’s accounts gain Audit Scotland’s seal of approval	Executive
17/09/12	Play Talk Read Bus rolls into Shetland	Children and Families
11/09/12	Say No! to uninvited sales people	Trading Standards
07/09/12	In search of excellence	Islesburgh
06/09/12	Council to defer bridge works to minimise disruption	Infrastructure
06/09/12	Anderson High seeks memories for 150th birthday	Schools
03/09/12	New Chief Executive for Shetland Islands Council	Executive
03/09/12	Council joins Twitter 24 campaign	Executive
August
31/08/12	Seven celebrate care qualification success	Community Care
31/08/12	Complete your electoral registration form	Assessor's Office
30/08/12	Shetland wins European Community of Sport Award	Sport and Leisure
29/08/12	Recruits needed to list wartime news online	Shetland Library
29/08/12	Train Shetland shortlisted for national award	Development
28/08/12	Arrangements for public attendance at Education & Families Committee meeting	Executive
28/08/12	ASN Pop-up charity shop does a roaring trade on its first day	Schools
28/08/12	Another positive year for Shetland’s Adult Learners	Community Planning and Development
28/08/12	Superstar rugby player Chris Paterson MBE to visit the isles for Shetland Sports Week	Sport and Leisure
27/08/12	NAFC Marine Centre and Shetland College to return to separate directorships	Development
27/08/12	Pooskin’ i’ da past with Shetland Library	Shetland Library
27/08/12	Get involved in the Young Scot Rewards scheme	Youth Services
23/08/12	Pensioner saved from scam by vigilant shopkeeper	Trading Standards
22/08/12	Bus Services Consultation Begins	Transport Planning
22/08/12	Heavy floods close roads and stop Anderson High School south bus	Communications
14/08/12	LEADER funding boost for Shetland Skatepark Association	Community Planning and Development
13/08/12	New Head Teachers at Fair Isle and Cunningsburgh Primary Schools	Children's Services
13/08/12	Shetland’s Amy Harper selected for Scotland’s Young People’s Sport Panel	Active Schools
08/08/12	Eat safe award for Frankies	Environmental Health
07/08/12	High standards continue as Shetland students receive exam results	Children's Services
06/08/12	Councillors attend fire board induction day	Executive
04/08/12	Golfer Bill Murray to visit Shetland	Active Schools
01/08/12	Survey aims to fill employment skills gap	Economic Development
July
31/07/12	Shetland receives £10,000 for Sports Week, 29th Sept - 7th Oct	Sport and Leisure
30/07/12	Consumers and businesses at risk from cold callers and other scams	Trading Standards
26/07/12	South Road Reopened	Roads
25/07/12	Get out and play at Playday 2012	Children's Services
24/07/12	Drop in complaints to ombudsman against Shetland Islands Council	Executive
23/07/12	'Legal highs' may be legal - but they're not safe	Shetland Alcohol and Drug Partnership
19/07/12	Twenty community groups helpded to cut energy costs - but there's still room for more	Community Planning and Development
17/07/12	Shetland Library launches ebook lending service	Shetland Library
10/07/12	Scottish Housing Minister turns the first turf at Strand	Housing
06/07/12	Statement on emergency towing vessel being stationed in Orkney	Executive
02/07/12	New protection for tenants as despoit scheme comes into force	Housing
02/07/12	Local head teachers take top safety training awards	Safety & Risk
June
28/06/12	2011/12 Draft Financial Accounts	Corporate Services
27/06/12	Council appoints Interim Director of Community Care	Communications
27/06/12	HM Inspectors find 'confident, independent children' at Burra playgroup	Children's Services
27/06/12	Building Standards Survey	Building Standards
26/06/12	Shetland head teacher finalist at Scottish Education Awards	Schools
21/06/12	Local fisheries group benefits from new European funding	Economic Development
19/06/12	Shetland Youth Voice Elections	Youth Services
19/06/12	Local Electrician makes Scottish finals of 'Apprentice of theYear'	Infrastructure
19/06/12	Junior Road Safety Officers presentation	Saftey and Risk
15/06/12	New appointments at Ports & Harbours	Ports & Harbours
15/06/12	Food Hygiene scheme launched	Environmental Health
14/06/12	Local business benefits from European funding and Council investment to create 7 new jobs	Economic Development
13/06/12	First Shetland Showcase a hit with locals and visitors	Islesburgh
11/06/12	Skerries dredging moves a step closer	Capital Programmes
11/06/12	Council launches new website	Executive
08/06/12	Schools get ready, set, go for Bank of Scotland National Sports Week	Active Schools
07/06/12	New parks prove a hit with Brae and Unst bairns	Sport and Leisure
07/06/12	SIC to share expertise in international education	Schools
06/06/12	Council plans tasty menu of food advice and information	Environmental Health
06/06/12	Town schools host their own Olympic celebration	Active Schools
05/06/12	Consultation begins on Infrastructure Services	Executive
May
31/05/12	Accounts Commission meets new Council leadership	Executive
30/05/12	Significant progress on savings	Executive
29/05/12	Shetland College extension moves forward despite short delay	Capital Programmes
29/05/12	Baltasound Junior High plans Queen’s Jubilee party	Community Planning and Development
29/05/12	Councillor Register of Payments 2011/12	Executive
29/05/12	Sound residents set to vote for community projects	Community Planning and Development
24/05/12	London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay - Sunday 10th June 2012	Sport and Leisure
23/05/12	New Council leadership looks to the future	Executive
23/05/12	Council appoints office bearers	Executive
23/05/12	Fair Isle Primary School awarded 4th Eco Flag	Schools
23/05/12	Islesburgh showcases Shetland's best	Sport and Leisure
22/05/12	Don't be taken in by computer virus scan	Trading Standards
18/05/12	Norwegian Prime Minister opens new Scalloway Museum	Executive
17/05/12	Shetland welcomes Norwegian Prime Minister	Executive
16/05/12	Pupils in Shetland schools dance for a record	Schools
14/05/12	Better connected than buzby	Economic Development
14/05/12	London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay - Sunday 10th June 2012	Sport and Leisure
11/05/12	Falklands delegation learns from Shetland	Executive
11/05/12	Shetland Islands Council writes to transport minister over ferry services	Executive
09/05/12	Fostering: Time to Care	Social Work
07/05/12	New head teacher for Aith Junior High School	Schools
04/05/12	4th May local election results	Executive
03/05/12	Trading standards and police warn about advertising scams	Trading Standards
03/05/12	Visit the Council's website on 4th May for election results as they happen	Executive
02/05/12	Developing future options for Shetland’s textile industry	Economic Development
April
30/04/12	Election by nunbers	Executive
30/04/12	Ferry timetable changes on Thursday 3rd May	Ferries
30/04/12	Trading Standards reinforce warning about investment scams	Trading Standards
26/04/12	Shetland Islands Council appoints Director of Corporate Services	Executive
26/04/12	Eat Safe Award for Lerwick Fish Traders	Environmental Health
24/04/12	Shetland’s Recycling Rivals win at Scottish finals of the Money for Life Challenge	Bridges
23/04/12	Postal voters - watch out for your ballot paper	Executive
19/04/12	How to have your say on 3rd May	Executive
18/04/12	Shetland Islands Council receives health at work award	Executive
18/04/12	Shetland Parkour Experience	Youth Services
17/04/12	Linga back in service	Ferries
17/04/12	Council gets keys to new office headquarters	Executive
11/04/12	Milestone in Council’s history with new headquarters soon to open at North Ness	Executive
11/04/12	Shetland’s young voters encouraged to have their say on 3rd May	Bridges
11/04/12	See the results of a major community survey of Tingwall and Girlsta	Community Planning and Development
10/04/12	Community invited to make 'Sound Choices'	Community Planning and Development
05/04/12	Shetland's Student Filmmakers Need Your Vote	Youth Services
04/04/12	Shetland Islands Council welcomes Minister's constent for windfarm	Economic Development
04/04/12	Work on Walls Pier set to resume	Capital Programme
03/04/12	Make the most of the Big Lottery Fund	Community Planning and Development
02/04/12	Get ready to vote	Executive
March
29/03/12	Press Release – List of candidates for Shetland Islands Council election 3rd May 2012	Executive
28/03/12	SIC and Hjaltland Housing Association - Working together to build new homes	Executive
28/03/12	Council commits to the Community Plan - a vision for the next two decades	Executive
27/03/12	Earth Hour 2012 - It's not about an hour of darkness, it's about a brighter future	Infrastructure Services
27/03/12	"YouChoose" how to spend £8000	Youth Services
26/03/12	Nominations close on Thursday for SIC elections	Elections
26/03/12	Action-packed Scottish Youth Parliament sitting	Youth Services
20/03/12	Groundbreaking film by young Shetlanders	Executive
19/03/12	Shetland Young Promoters Group nominated for Young Scot Award	Youth Services
19/03/12	Shetland route confirmed for Olympic Torch Relay	Sport and Leisure
15/03/12	First turf cut for new Shetland College UHI extension	Development Services
14/03/12	Students sport their trainers at Anderson High	Youth Services
13/03/12	Schools Music Festival	Schools
12/03/12	Join the campaign to get a better deal from energy providers	Executive
9/03/12	The SIC's role in supporting Shetland's economy is highlighted by outgoing Development Committee	Economic Development
8/03/12	Sport Your Trainers on March 12	Sport and Leisure
8/03/12	Norway's Prime Minister to open Scalloway Museum	Communications
8/03/12	Open Evening at Islesburgh Out of School Club	Children's Services
8/03/12	OFT seeks views from residents in Shetland	Office of Fair Trading
7/03/12	Are you thinking of becoming a Councillor?	Elections
6/03/12	Shetland's Youth Legacy Ambassadors announced	Youth Services
2/03/12	Cashless catering at Sandwick	Schools
1/03/12	Scotland lock Richie Gray to visit Shetland	Sport and Leisure
1/03/12	Learning community praised	Community Learning and Development
February
29/02/12	Trading Standards warning about solar energy cold callers	Trading Standards
29/02/12	31 community groups benefit from Council grants	Development Services
28/02/12	"Innovative practice" at Anderson High School	Children's Services
27/02/12	Youth Information Survey	Youth Services
22/02/12	First step towards Shetland Smartcard	ICT
22/02/12	National Youth Arts Strategy Focus Group	Youth Services
22/02/12	Joint statement from Lerwick Port Authority and Shetland Islands Council	Communications
21/02/12	Junior Jarl Squad rock Valentine's disco	Children's Services
17/02/12	Commission on Rural Education Public Meeting	Children's Services
16/02/12	Over a thousand march for equal marriage on Valentine's Day	Youth Services
15/02/12	Plan to improve road safety in Shetland	Safety and Risk
15/02/12	New system for quieter new build homes	Building Standards
10/02/12	Do I need planning permission?	Planning Service
9/02/12	Maddrim broadcast Up Helly Aa	Youth Services
8/02/12	Trading Standards warning about inheritance scam	Trading Standards
7/02/12	Open University success for Community Care staff	Community Care
6/02/12	Librarians on loan again between Orkney and Shetland	Shetland Library
6/02/12	Free carbon coaching workshop for local businesses	Environment and Energy
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

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