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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.
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Blue-green algae confirmed in Clickimin Loch, Lerwick
Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health service has received notification from SEPA that Blue Green Algae is present in the Clickimin Loch, Lerwick.
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UPDATED: Ferries Notice – Disruption to service on Bluemull Sound
Ferry services on Bluemull Sound will operate to an almost normal shift on Sunday 7th July, after a member of Ferries staff has made themselves available.
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Ferries Notice – Disruption to service on Bluemull Sound
Shetland Islands Council is advising passengers of disruption next week to ferry services on Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar, caused by staff sickness and annual leave on this route.
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Reminder - Return of postal votes
Postal voters for the forthcoming General Election are being reminded of a key change to the process for returning their vote.
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Bookings open on Monday for free summer activities
The programme of summer holiday activities has been launched by Shetland Islands Council’s Active Schools and Outdoor Education team.
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Deadline dates approaching for General Election
Key deadline dates are approaching for those intending to cast their vote in the UK General Election on 4 July.
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JRSOs receive road safety certificates
Twenty seven pupils from seven local schools attended Lerwick Town Hall for today’s annual presentations to Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs).
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Whalsay students to attend national YPI finals
A team of S3 pupils from Whalsay School will attend the national finals of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) next week after securing £3000 funding for Macmillan Cancer Support.
