This page is where we will publish Elected Member Briefing Notes updating Councillors on service and operational news and developments and responding to requests for follow-up information from Council meetings.
There are some instances where Briefing Notes will not be published as they contain information which is exempt from publication, or otherwise confidential. For example, where they contain details about an individual or commercially sensitive details about a contract, transaction or details about another organisation, and it would not be appropriate for the Council to disclose at this time.
2026
| Issue Number | Briefing Note Title | Issue Date | Published or Exempt/Confidential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-16 | Community Wealth Building | 06/03/2026 | Public |
| 2026-15 | Revised Publication of BSL Progress Report | 05/03/2026 | Public |
| 2026-14 | Early Adopter Communities Project Progress Updates | 03/03/2026 | Public |
| 2026-13 | Community Glaucoma Service & Domiciliary Visits | 19/02/2026 | Confidential |
| 2026-12 | PCPIP - Primary Care Phased Investment Programme | 19/02/2026 | Public |
| 2026-11 | Community Led Housing | 17/02/2026 | Confidential |
| 2026-10 | Project Update: Fair Isle Ferry and Infrastructure Replacement Project | 13/02/2026 | Public |
| 2026-09 | End of Contract with Shetland Golf Club | 12/02/2026 | Confidential |
| 2026-08 | Communication Relating to Increased Walter & Joan Gray Residential Charges | 06/02/2026 | Exempt |
| 2026-07 | Seminar 2 - Port of Sullom Voe - Future Charging Arrangements | 04/02/2026 | Exempt |
| 2026-06 | Council Tax Longer Term Considerations Consulation | 29/01/2026 | Public |
| 2026-05 | Budget 2026/27 | 27/01/2026 | Confidential |
| 2026-04 | Community Led Housing | 26/01/2026 | Public |
| 2026-03 | Shetland Telecom Briefing Note | 16/01/2026 | Confidential |
| 2026-02 | Equity Investment in Smyril Line | 16/01/2026 | Confidential |
| 2026-01 | Update on Temporary Classroom and Refurbishment Works at Dunrossness Primary School | 12/01/2026 | Public |
2025
| Issue Number | Briefing Note Title | Issue Date | Published or Exempt/Confidential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-22 | IJB Seminar | 08/01/2026 | Public |
| 2025-21 | Budget 2026/27 | 05/01/2026 | Confidential |
| 2025-20 | Port of Sullom Voe - Future Charging Arrangements | 15/12/2025 | Exempt |
| 2025-19 | Shetland Bus Decarbonisation Study | 10/12/2025 | Public |
| 2025-18 | Lessons Learned Investigation - Enhanced Provision | 10/12/2025 | Public |
| 2025-17 | Period Products Provision: Community Access | 11/11/2025 | Public |
| 2025-16 | Outline Business Care - Scalloway Harbour Redevelopment | 26/11/2025 | Exempt |
| 2025-15 | Analysis of Community Benefits in Shetland - Update on Report Recommendations | 21/11/2025 | Public |
| 2025-14 | Archaeological Services | 17/11/2025 | Exempt |
| 2025-13 | Project Update: Fair Isle Ferry and Infrastructure Replacement Project | 13/11/2025 | Public |
| 2025-12 | Temporary Closure of Sandwick Out of School Club | 11/11/2025 | Public |
| 2025-11 | Northern Isles Ferry Services Contract 4 (NIFS4) Consultation – SIC/ZetTrans Response | 28/10/2025 | Public |
| 2025-10 | Mr A (Appellant) v. Shetland Islands Council - First Tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation Chamber - Decision issued 25 September 2025 | 13/10/2025 | Confidential |
| 2025-09 | Proposed Fisheries Management Measures for Inshore Marine Protectd Areas (MPAs) and Priority Marine Features (PMFs) | 08/10/2025 | Public |
| 2025-08 | Additional Support Needs & Parental Choice | 06/10/2025 | Public |
| 2025-07 | Shetland Rural Retail Services Scheme | 02/10/2025 | Public |
| 2025-06 | Pension Board Committee Knowledge Assessment | 02/10/2025 | Confidential |
| 2025-05 | IJB Seminar (Primary Care Strategy Update) | 18/09/2025 | Public |
| 2025-04 | IJB Seminar (Performance - Core Suite of Integration Indicators) | 18/09/2025 | Public |
| 2025-03 | Young People and Climate Change in Shetland | 04/09/202 | Public |
| 2025-02 | Property and Estates Members Seminar | 28/08/2025 | Exempt |
| 2025-01 | Mid-Market Rent | 22/08/2025 | Public |