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Latest news
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Shetland Library prepares to celebrate World Book Day
Shetland Library will celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 5th March with a programme of events to showcase the power of stories and encourage children and families rediscover the joy of reading.
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New wildflower sites to increase biodiversity in Lerwick
Native Shetland wildflowers are to be introduced to two sites in Lerwick as part of a new project to boost biodiversity in the town.
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Care Day 2026
The ‘Care Day’ flag is flying above Lerwick Town Hall today as Shetland Islands Council shows its support for the world’s largest annual celebration of people with care experience.
Local Democracy
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Councillors
This Council is made up of 23 elected Members from seven wards across Shetland.
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Council Meetings
Meetings of the Council and its committees are now held in St Ringans, Lerwick, and all meetings are open to the public and are recorded and published online.
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Council Decisions
This page shows the latest decisions taken by the Council and Committees
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Elections
Elections and registering to vote


