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Most schools CLOSED due to snow today – Friday 22nd December
Due to overnight falls of snow and cold temperatures expected throughout the day, most schools are closed today and school transport in the South, West and Central Mainland is disrupted.
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All Schools Closed tomorrow – Thursday 21st December
Due to the forecast of high winds for tomorrow, Thursday 21st December, all schools and ELC settings in Shetland will be CLOSED.
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Jump Start your January
Shetland Islands Council’s Sport & Leisure service will be leading on the ‘Jump Start January’ challenge again in 2024, offering a free activity challenge to encourage folk to get active in January.
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Council’s Fleet team win national award
Shetland Islands Council has won an national award, recognising the achievements of the Council’s Fleet Management team for transport operations and vehicle maintenance.
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Amendments to Sheep Scab Regulations (2003) Consultation
Shetland Islands Council is seeking views on proposals to amend the Sheep Scab Regulations (2003) to allow plunge dipping of sheep imported to Shetland as a treatment for sheep scab.
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Convener reflects on anniversary of Human Rights Declaration
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Sunday (10th December), Council Convener Andrea Manson reflects on the principles of fundamental human rights.
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Job vacancies – Ferries trainee deckhand posts
Shetland Islands Council has recently announced a number of trainee deckhand job vacancies, offering career-graded employment on the Council’s ferry fleet.
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Early consultation opens on Lerwick Lanes masterplan
An online questionnaire is now open for the public to comment on the first stages of the creation of a masterplan for the Lerwick Lanes area.
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Shetland’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan approved at Committee
A key document looking at the future of housing in Shetland has just been approved by Shetland Islands Council’s Development Committee.
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Winter cycling challenge with Love to Ride
It’s that time of year again – time to boost health, fitness and fun with Love to Ride’s exhilarating winter cycling challenge, 'Winter Wheelers'.
