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Operational Note – Floral tributes at burial grounds
Families are reminded that if they wish to keep any Christmas wreaths and floral tributes laid at burial grounds, they should remove them before 31st January.
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Thu 9th January – Some schools closed today and bus services disrupted
With the cold weather set to continue today and poor road conditions in some areas of Shetland, a number of schools are closed to pupils today.
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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.
