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Operational note – Weather disruption to rubbish collections
Due to the current poor road conditions, the Council’s waste service teams have not been able to collect grey-lidded recycling bins in the South, North and West Mainland.
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Jump Start your January and win a return trip on Northlink
The Council’s Sport & Leisure service is encouraging everyone to start their New Year with a fun 28-day physical activity challenge.
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Changes to opening times for Living Well Hubs
Changes are being made to the opening hours for Shetland’s three Living Well Hubs in Brae, Scalloway and Bressay.
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Fair Isle school seeks new Principal Teacher
Fair Isle Primary School is looking for a new Principal Teacher, offering a unique teaching opportunity to live and work in one of the UK’s most remote communities.
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Council sets out plans for further climate action
Shetland Islands Council is putting steps in place to cut its emissions and take further climate action across the organisation.
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A Fair Share for Shetland’ – Independent Task Force reports on ways to achieve greater value and benefit from energy renewables
A report setting out steps for ‘A Fair Share for Shetland’ as it transitions to greener energy has just been endorsed by Shetland Islands Council.
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National Lottery representative to visit next month
A representative of the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) will be in Shetland next month, to meet community groups, charities and Third Sector organisations to discuss funding applications.
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Urafirth Primary School receives positive report from inspectors
Education Scotland has today published their latest inspection report for Urafirth Primary School and Early Years, following a visit by inspectors in October 2024.
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First stage of consultation on Shetland’s island connectivity
An online survey is now open, marking the beginning of the work to consider the future transport connectivity for Shetland’s island communities.
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Councillors agree funding for Fair Isle ferry replacement
Shetland Islands Council has today agreed unanimously to fund up to £18.6 million towards the cost of a new ferry and related harbour works for the community of Fair Isle.
