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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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Blue-green Algae – Aithsness Loch, Aith
Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health service has received notification that Blue Green Algae is present in the Aithsness Loch.
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Performance zone, repair café and practical advice for this year’s Shetland Climate Festival
Performance zone, repair café and practical advice for this year’s Shetland Climate Festival
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Sound Primary School pupils take steps to tackle dog fouling
Signs designed by pupils at Sound Primary School have this week been placed around parts of Lerwick to raise awareness of dog fouling and encourage positive behaviour by dog owners.
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


