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Consultation events for new Brae High School
The first stage of community engagement for a new Brae High School will get underway soon, with the recent publication of a ‘Proposal of Application’ Notice.
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“I Am Me – Keep Safe” launches in Shetland
Shetland Public Protection Committee today launches the "I Am Me – Keep Safe" community initiative, which aims to raise awareness of disability hate crime.
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New rules in place for treatments of imported sheep
The Sheep Scab (Shetland Islands) Order 2024 come into operation earlier this month – meaning that from 1st July 2024 imported sheep can be plunge dipped to treat sheep scab.
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Scam community alarm phone calls
Shetland Islands Council is warning local residents to be on their guard against scam phone calls about community alarm or home link systems.
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Operational Note – Advance Notice of Lerwick Linkspan Works – October 2024
Ferry Services will be carrying out planned essential maintenance on the Lerwick Linkspan which will affect the service from 1900 hours on Friday 11th to 0600 on Monday 14th October.
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Council seeks accommodation providers for new staff
Shetland Islands Council is asking anyone with properties to let to get in touch to help accommodate incoming Council workers.
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Independent advocacy contract awarded
The contract to provide an independent advocacy service in Shetland has been awarded to independent charity VoiceAbility, who will operate the service from 1st July 2024.
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Development funding open for new bids
The Shetland Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) programme for 2024/25 is now open for bids from community-based projects.
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Historic legislation to protect children’s rights in Scotland
Scotland has become the first nation of the UK to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law.
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Ferries notice – Disruption to service on Yell Sound
Shetland Islands Council’s Ferries Service is advising that on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th July, Yell Sound will be operating with a single vessel.
