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Statement: Meeting with Secretary of State for Scotland
Representatives of Shetland Islands Council today met with The Rt Hon Alister Jack MP, Secretary of State for Scotland in the UK Government, to discuss topics of importance to the islands.
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Operational Note: Ferry Services - Yell Sound
In yesterday’s high winds, MV Dagalien incurred storm damage which will require repair and inspection, meaning that Yell Sound ferry services will operate with a single vessel on Monday and Tuesday.
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Operational Note: Ferry Services – Bluemull Sound
Due to crew sickness, there will be a single vessel service on Bluemull Sound tomorrow (Friday 13th October)
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Seven awarded funding from Athlete Travel Award Scheme
Seven high performing athletes from six different sports have been awarded travel funding for an agreed training and competition schedule over the next six months.
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Operational Note: Ferry Services – Yell Sound & Bluemull Sound
There are updates to some inter-island ferry services, after the earlier announcement of expected disruption due to crew shortages.
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Blue-green algae confirmed in Spiggie Loch
Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health team has received notification from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency that Spiggie Loch in the South Mainland contains blue-green algae.
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Operational Note: Public asked to report dead birds online
Following confirmation of Avian flu in a dead bird recently found in the South Mainland, members of the public are being asked to report online if they find any large numbers of dead birds in Shetland
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Operational note: Ferry Services – Yell Sound
Due to crew shortages, Yell Sound will be a single vessel service only until 1215hrs on Friday 6th October 2023, running to the shift timetable.
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Paperless ordering system for school meals
Primary schools in Shetland are moving to a paperless online system for parents to pre-order school meals for their children, using their ParentPay account.
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Operational note: Ferry Services –Yell Sound
Due to crewing issues, ferry services on Yell Sound on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th October will be a single vessel service only, running to the shift timetable.
