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Scottish Parliamentary Election - 07 May 2026
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Electoral registration reminder
Anyone not already registered to vote has just a week left to ensure they can take part in the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election on Thursday 7th May.
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Director to enter phased retirement after more than 30 years of service to Shetland Islands Council
John Smith, the Council’s Director of Infrastructure Services, will begin a phased retirement in May following more than three decades of service to Shetland Islands Council.
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Council consults on options for replacement Brae pitch
Shetland Islands Council is seeking the views of the community on the proposed replacement of the Brae community football pitch, as part of the wider plans for the future of Brae High School
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


