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Shetland Library to host winter-warming events this month
The clocks have turned back, and darkness is creeping in, but Shetland Library is spreading light and warmth, with a spotlight on reading, poetry and wellbeing, as part of the National Year of Reading
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Statement: Hoax emails to schools
Council issues a statement in response to news about threatening mails received today by schools.
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Building Standards team picks up performance award
The Building Standards team at Shetland Islands Council has been recognised with a National Performance Award at last week’s Building Standards Leaders Forum in Edinburgh.
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


