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UPDATED: Continued weather disruption – Thursday 18th January 2024
All schools and ELC settings in Shetland will be CLOSED to pupils and staff tomorrow – Thursday 18th January, with the forecast of continued cold temperatures and further snow.
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UPDATED: School closures – Wednesday 17th January 2024
With further snow expected and temperatures remaining near freezing, a decision has been taken that all schools and all ELC settings will be CLOSED to pupils and staff tomorrow – Wednesday 17th.
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Operational note – Contact number for anyone who needs urgent support
With poor driving conditions and the wintry weather set to continue for the next few days, people are asked to support each other in the community, and to look out for any vulnerable neighbours
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School closures – Tuesday 16th January 2024
After overnight snowfall across Shetland and the forecast of more snow today, all schools and all ELC settings will be CLOSED to pupils again today.
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Many schools closed today – Monday 15th January 2024
Due to the overnight snowfall in many areas of Shetland and the forecast of more snow today, many schools and ELC settings will be CLOSED to pupils today.
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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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Our Workforce Challenge
As Councillors prepare to set budgets for next financial year, one of the most significant problems facing the organisation is being highlighted in a document called ‘Our Workforce Challenge’.
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Centenary of County War Memorial to be marked with rededication
The centenary of the unveiling of the County War Memorial will be marked later this week with rededication event on Saturday 6th January 2024.
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Aftermath of Storm Gerrit
In the aftermath of last night’s strong winds across Shetland, over 500 homes remain without power and anyone needing essential support is urged to contact Shetland Islands Council.
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Road Closure – A970 North Road at Holmsgarth
The A970 North Road is currently CLOSED to all through traffic at Holmsgarth, Lerwick and road diversions are in place.
