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Shetland Islands Council marks Care Day 2025
Shetland Islands Council is today (Fri) marking Care Day, a special day dedicated to care experienced children and young people and their remarkable achievements.
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Look out for vulnerable adults
Today is Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day and Shetland Public Protection Committee is urging everyone to look out for vulnerable adults who may be susceptible to financial harm.
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Historic Norwegian vessels to visit for WW2 80th Commemorations
A flotilla of six restored historic vessels from World War Two will cross the North Sea to be in Lerwick for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8th May 2025.
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Next stage of community engagement on transport connections for Shetland’s islands
Public drop-in sessions will take place early next month to update island residents as work progresses to consider their future connectivity options.
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Survey to collate workforce housing figures
Shetland Islands Council is urging local employers to respond to a survey to determine the extent of workforce housing shortages, and if a lack of housing is affecting staff recruitment and retention.
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Blue-green algae – Sandy Loch, Lerwick
Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health team has received notification that potentially toxic blue-green algae is present in the Sandy Loch, Lerwick.
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Safer Internet Day 2025
Next Tuesday is ‘Safer Internet Day 2025’ and Shetland Public Protection Committee is highlighting this year’s theme of how to protect yourself and others from online scams.
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Council to survey residents for new ‘Our Place – Your Say’ project
Shetland Islands Council, in co-operation with the wider Shetland Partnership, is again asking local residents for their views on a range of local topics as part of the ‘Our Place – Your Say’ project.
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Employers workshops to promote staff recruitment and retention
Three workshops will take place later this month for employers, to encourage flexible working, create inclusive workplaces and to develop their workforce.
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Biodiversity advice now available for local developers
Shetland Islands Council has produced advice on enhancing biodiversity to assist developers, in line with current national planning policy.
