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Public Notice - Best Value Assurance Report
Statement from Shetland Islands Council in response to the findings of the Accounts Commission for Scotland, published on 5 March 2026
Could you offer a stable home to a child in need? — Shetland urgently needs more foster carers
Watch and read real fostering stories from across Shetland and find out how ordinary people make a difference.
Inter-Island Transport Connectivity Project Drop-In Sessions
Hear the latest about the project, ask our team questions and share your views
Latest news
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Employability Grant Scheme launched
A fund designed to remove barriers to employment in Shetland has been launched again this year with local organisations from public, third or private sector invited to apply within the next four weeks
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Sessions updating islanders on potential fixed links
A series of public drop-in session will be taking place later this month to update islanders on the ongoing work into future connectivity options.
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Consultation on Support for Learning Review
Shetland Islands Council’s Children’s Services is conducting a Support for Learning review.
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


