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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.
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Memorial inspection programme gets underway
Shetland Islands Council will soon be carrying out safety assessments at cemeteries and churchyards across the isles, continuing an ongoing programme of memorial inspections.
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Help on offer to improve number skills
Adults in Shetland who want to improve their skills with everyday numbers and maths are being encouraged to take part in new numeracy classes, funded by the UK Government’s “Multiply” Programme.
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Schools’ industrial action – 26/27/28 September 2023
The majority of schools in Shetland will be closed to pupils for three days next week, as a result of industrial action planned by non-teaching staff who are members of the UNISON trade union
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New accessible play equipment in King George V play area
Play park equipment in the King George V play area in Lerwick has been upgraded as part of the Council’s five-year improvements programme.
