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Blue-green algae confirmed in the Loch of Voe
Shetland Islands Council's Environmental Health Team has received notification that potentially toxic blue-green algae is present in the Loch of Voe.
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HMIE publishes inspection report for Mid Yell JHS and Nursery Class
The inspection report for Mid Yell Junior High School and Nursery Class has been published this week by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE).
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Roads Notice – East Isle bridge, Burra
Shetland Islands Council’s Roads Service will be carrying out fibre ducting works over the East Isle bridge in Burra for BT Openreach from Monday 6th July.
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
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