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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
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Operational note – Ferry Bookings systems
Due to essential maintenance on the server which operates both the online and telephone ferries booking systems, they will be unavailable for the following periods this week:
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Operational Note – Sandwick JHS and Dunrossness School closing early
Due to a widespread power outage in the South Mainland at the moment, Sandwick Junior High School and Dunrossness Primary School have been left without heating and communications.
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Local transport disruption as wind picks up
Strong winds are this morning causing disruption on local bus and ferry services as the tail of Storm Isha passes over the isles this morning.