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Support for using new electronic Transport Scotland ferry vouchers
Transport Scotland is changing the way it issues concessionary ferry vouchers to eligible elderly, disabled and young people.
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Convener comments after Sandness incident
Following an incident in Sandness last night, the Convener of Shetland Islands Council has thanked emergency services for their response.
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Zetland Educational Trust 2024/25
Applications are now open for the Zetland Educational Trust (ZET) for 2024/25.
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Lerwick Lanes consultation – final call for feedback
Anyone who has not yet provided feedback on the current consultation for a Lerwick Lanes Masterplan is encouraged to do so within the next seven days.
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Some schools closing early due to snow
Schools in the North and West of Shetland are closing early for pupils today due to snow and difficult road conditions.
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Shetland Energy Strategy Consultation Open
Shetland Islands Council is seeking views on the new Shetland Energy Strategy.
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Progress on Fair Isle ferry project
Councillors yesterday agreed to progress the project to replace the Fair Isle ferry, meaning that the next stage of work can now continue towards a Full Business Case.
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Lanes Masterplan – feedback from survey and drop-in sessions
The team from 7N Architects who are working on the Masterplan for the Lerwick Lanes area are welcoming the public along to three public sessions early next month.
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Operational note – Plastic recycling collection rescheduled for Bressay
Due to the suspension of the Bressay ferry service, today’s (Wed) collection of recyclable plastics (grey-lidded bins) has been rescheduled to Friday 26th.
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Chief Executive thanks staff and the community
Shetland Islands Council’s Chief Executive Maggie Sandison would like to pass on her thanks to all staff, partner organisations and the wider community for their recent efforts to support each other d