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Schools’ industrial action – 26/27/28 September 2023
The majority of schools in Shetland will be closed to pupils for three days next week, as a result of industrial action planned by non-teaching staff who are members of the UNISON trade union
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New accessible play equipment in King George V play area
Play park equipment in the King George V play area in Lerwick has been upgraded as part of the Council’s five-year improvements programme.
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Council issues short-term lets reminder
Current hosts of short-term accommodation lets in Shetland have until 1st October 2023 to apply for a licence to be able to continue to operate and take bookings beyond that date.
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Business Start Up grants to continue
Shetland Islands Council is inviting grant applications from new businesses, following approval from Councillors this morning to continue to fund the Shetland Business Start Up grant scheme.
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‘Young Shetland Writer’ 2023 winners
Shetland Library has today announced the winners of this year’s ‘Young Shetland Writer’ competition.
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Local groups urged to populate new community directory
Community groups, organisations and services across Shetland are being encouraged to upload their contact information to the new Community Directory before its launch in the coming months.
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Significant progress on planning for interisland connectivity in Shetland
Shetland Islands Council’s ‘Shetland Short Crossings Project’, aimed at connecting all main islands by either a tunnel or a new ferry, is now at an advanced planning stage.
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Head Teacher vacancy – Bell’s Brae Primary School, Lerwick
Shetland Islands Council is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Head Teacher for Bell’s Brae Primary School in Lerwick.
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National Award for Road Safety Officer
The work of Shetland Islands Council’s Road Safety Officer has been recognised with an award from national cycling charity Cycling Scotland.
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Revised local history book to be launched at the Library
Shetland Library are partnering with the Shetland Family History Society to host an event of local interest next week with Canadian-based author Karen Inkster Vance.
